High School SportsAugust 26, 2023

Kelly defeated Doniphan 35-7 to kick off the 2023 season on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.

Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Kelly quarterback Skyler Still lines up to begin a play against 
Doniphan on Friday in Benton, Mo.
Kelly quarterback Skyler Still lines up to begin a play against Doniphan on Friday in Benton, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Kelly senior Ethan Graham leaps in the air after kicking the ball along side Landon Crisel during kickoff against Doniphan on Friday, August 25, in 
Benton, Missouri.
Kelly senior Ethan Graham leaps in the air after kicking the ball along side Landon Crisel during kickoff against Doniphan on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Doniphan quarterback Logan Price throws a pass against Kelly on Friday, August 25, in 
Benton, Missouri.
Doniphan quarterback Logan Price throws a pass against Kelly on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Doniphan punter Kaden Buffington punts the ball against Kelly on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.
Doniphan punter Kaden Buffington punts the ball against Kelly on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Kelly quarterback Kaleb Yount hands the ball off to a running back during a game against 
Doniphan on Friday in Benton, Mo.
Kelly quarterback Kaleb Yount hands the ball off to a running back during a game against Doniphan on Friday in Benton, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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Kelly running back Reece Eftink runs past Doniphan defenders on Friday, August 25, in 
Benton, Missouri.
Kelly running back Reece Eftink runs past Doniphan defenders on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Kelly senior Reece Eftink celebrates returning an 
interception for a touchdown against Doniphan on Friday, August 25, in 
Benton, Missouri.
Kelly senior Reece Eftink celebrates returning an interception for a touchdown against Doniphan on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Kelly senior Ethan Graham catches a touchdown pass against Doniphan on Friday, August 25,
 in 
Benton, Missouri.
Kelly senior Ethan Graham catches a touchdown pass against Doniphan on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Doniphan defensive back Cliff Hodo intercepts a pass thrown by Kelly quarterback Skylar Still on Friday in Benton, Mo.
Doniphan defensive back Cliff Hodo intercepts a pass thrown by Kelly quarterback Skylar Still on Friday in Benton, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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Kelly quarterback Skyler Still celebrates 
converting a 2-point conversion after throwing a touchdown pass against 
Doniphan on Friday in Benton, Mo.
Kelly quarterback Skyler Still celebrates converting a 2-point conversion after throwing a touchdown pass against Doniphan on Friday in Benton, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Kelly quarterback Skyler Still crosses the goal line to
convert a 2-point conversion against 
Doniphan on Friday in Benton, Mo.
Kelly quarterback Skyler Still crosses the goal line to convert a 2-point conversion against Doniphan on Friday in Benton, Mo.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Doniphan head coach Jameson Allen instructs his players during a game against Kelly on Friday, August 25, in 
Benton, Missouri.
Doniphan head coach Jameson Allen instructs his players during a game against Kelly on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
Doniphan quarterback Brody Wellington runs 70 yards past Kelly defenders
 for the Dons' first touchdown of the 2023 season on Friday, August 25, in 
Benton, Missouri.
Doniphan quarterback Brody Wellington runs 70 yards past Kelly defenders for the Dons' first touchdown of the 2023 season on Friday, August 25, in Benton, Missouri.Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com
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