Sulzle’s career night propels Baxter football to win over Spartans

MAXWELL — A video-game performance from Perrin Sulzle led the Baxter football team to a win over rival Collins-Maxwell on Friday.

Sulzle accounted for all 64 of the team’s points after throwing for four touchdowns and rushing for five during the Bolts’ 64-42 road victory over the Spartans.

Sulzle also converted five two-point conversions with his arm during the Class 8-man District 9 contest. The Baxter win spoiled Collins-Maxwell’s Homecoming game.

The Bolts (3-3, 2-3 in the district) led 38-20 at halftime. It was the fourth straight time they scored at least 60 points against the Spartans.

Sulzle was 18-of-26 through the air for 263 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for a career-high 303 yards and a career-best five rushing TDs. He threw for 345 yards and six TDs last year against the Spartans.

Sulzle’s 27 touchdowns rank tied for eighth in 8-man. His 806 rushing yards are 10th and his 1,081 all-purpose yards rank 11th.

Eli Dee finished with eight catches for a career-high 125 yards and one touchdown, Stadan Vansice grabbed six catches for 80 yards and two scores and Cade Robinson rushed for 26 yards and caught three passes for 57 yards and one TD.

Vansice ranks eighth in 8-man with 29 catches. Jack Anderson added 28 rushing yards against Collins-Maxwell (4-2, 3-2).

Cael Wishman finished with 11 tackles, two sacks and two tackles for loss to lead the defense.

Anderson chipped in a career-best 9.5 tackles, Cainan Travis posted nine tackles and Skyler Stoll collected a career-best seven tackles.

Dee added 3.5 tackles and snagged his class-leading sixth interception. Sulzle also had three tackles and one pick and Carter Smith recovered a fumble.