High School Football

Keller ends football playoff hopes for Abilene

Abilene’s Jorge Hernandez, left, chases Keller running back Michael Anderson in the second quarter, Nov. 2, 2017. Keller won 35-21.
Abilene’s Jorge Hernandez, left, chases Keller running back Michael Anderson in the second quarter, Nov. 2, 2017. Keller won 35-21. Special to the Star-Telegram

Keller 35, Abilene 21

The Indians earned a key District 3-6A victory Thursday at the Keller ISD Athletics Complex, and eliminated Abilene High from the playoff race as well.

Key players: Keller sophomore running back Enoch Ntchobo ran for 151 yards and a pair of touchdowns on just nine carries. Abilene WR Raekwon Millsap had four receptions for 97 yards, including a 79-yard second quarter touchdown reception.

Key stat: Leading just 20-14 in the third quarter, Colten Nelson hauled in a 17-yard touchdown pass from Sloan Henry to cap a 15-play, 99- yard drive to put Keller up 27-14.

Record: Abilene 2-7, 1-4 3-6A; Keller 5-4, 3-2

This story was originally published November 2, 2017 at 11:04 PM with the headline "Keller ends football playoff hopes for Abilene."

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