The Audubon Wheelers homecoming night was special with a 34-20 tough district win against Glidden Ralston. The Wheelers had some massive contributions on the ground game from quarterback Aaron Olsen with 24 carries for 150 and 4 touchdown scores. Next to Olsen was Evan Alt who on 9 carries had over 100 yards and a touchdown score.

The Wheelers quickly came out scoring quickly, twice in the red-zone thanks to a few rushing scores from Aaron Olsen out of the shotgun. The game was suddenly 16-0. In the second quarter Colby Wallace willed his team to a touchdown score after a long drive and a two point conversion. Before halftime, Audubon had a response in the form of a touchdown drive from Evan Alt to make it 22-8.

In the third quarter Audubon found their rhythm once more and continued their rushing assault thanks to quarterback Aaron Olsen as he added on two more rushing scores to make it 34-8 heading into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Glidden Ralston committed to the run game and found a few responses to the Wheeler defense. Colby Wallace threw two touchdowns, one to Emmett Snyder down the sideline. That would cut the lead into 34-20. But, by then the game was already over.

Audubon head football coach Sean Birks credit’s the rushing success of his team due to Evan Alt’s consistency and the teams commitment to run blocking.

Coach Birks was impressed by the skill both alt and Olsen showed while running the ball.

With the win, the Wheelers are now 5-1 and in control of their district destiny. They’re on the road facing Collins-Maxwell next week.

The Wildcats fall to 4-2 and face Coon Rapids-Bayard at home next Friday.