Trinity Catholic routs South Sumner 48-7 in nonconference game

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

Trinity Catholic routs South Sumner 48-7 in nonconference game
Celtic defenders senior Bentyn Chastain (9), senior Sam Vogel (7) and junior Jake Kerns (54) lead Trinity Catholic special teams to force a fumble on second quarter kick off against South Sumner Outlaws.

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School Celtics (2-1) faced the South Sumner High School Outlaws (2-1) on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in a nonconference matchup at Trinity Catholic High School in Hutchinson, Kansas.

The Trinity Celtics dominated from the start. After receiving the opening kickoff, South Sumner's offense was quickly shut down by the Celtics' defense, which forced a turnover on downs.

The Celtics quickly capitalized on that turnover, scoring the opening touchdown on a 37-yard run by senior quarterback Drew Dechant (11). Dechant was a standout performer, rushing for two touchdowns and passing for three more.

The Trinity defense was impressive, allowing only one score and forcing four turnovers.

Trinity Catholic senior defender Gage Schroder (52) pressures South Sumner junior quarterback Mak Blosser (2).

Trinity Catholic senior defender Gage Schroder (52) pressures South Sumner junior quarterback Mak Blosser (2). The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School Celtics defeated the South Sumner Outlaws 48-7 on Sept. 26, 2025.

Celtic senior Drew Dechant (11) defends the pass against a South Sumner receiver.

Celtic senior Drew Dechant (11) defends the pass against a South Sumner receiver. Dechant tipped the ball to teammate senior Sam Vogel (7) for the interception.

South Sumner junior quarterback Mak Blosser (2) leads the offensive attack against Trinity Catholic Celtics.

South Sumner junior quarterback Mak Blosser (2) operates the offense against the Trinity Catholic Celtics.

Trinity Catholic senior running back Luke Kerns (8) blasts pass the defense of South Sumner Outlaws.

Trinity Catholic senior running back Luke Kerns (8) powers through the hole against the South Sumner Outlaws.

Celtic defenders senior Bentyn Chastain (9), senior Sam Vogel (7) and junior Jake Kerns (54) lead Trinity Catholic special teams to force a fumble on second quarter kick off against South Sumner Outlaws.

The Trinity Catholic special teams force a fumble on a kickoff in the second quarter against the South Sumner Outlaws. Celtic defenders senior Bentyn Chastain (9), senior Sam Vogel (7) and junior Jake Kerns (54) were among those making the play.

Celtic senior quarterback Drew Dechant (11) sets up for downfield pass against South Sumner Outlaws.

Celtic senior quarterback Drew Dechant (11) looks downfield for a pass against the South Sumner Outlaws.