• Article Photo. Brad Siebel gave the Knights a halftime lead with this 26-yd TD reception.
    Brad Siebel gave the Knights a halftime lead with this 26-yd TD reception.
  • Article Photo. CCA tied the game at 15 with this 2-point conversion.
    CCA tied the game at 15 with this 2-point conversion.
  • Article Photo. Several Union band members played for the audience throughout the game.
    Several Union band members played for the audience throughout the game.
  • Article Photo. Union cheerleaders pose for a halftime photo.
    Union cheerleaders pose for a halftime photo.
  • Article Photo. Coach Joe Hadachek sends in a play with receiver Reid Monroe.
    Coach Joe Hadachek sends in a play with receiver Reid Monroe.
  • Article Photo. Coaches and players signed the mascot's helmet.
    Coaches and players signed the mascot's helmet.
  • Article Photo. The new Knights mascot joined the cheerleaders with his oversized helmet Wednesday evening.
    The new Knights mascot joined the cheerleaders with his oversized helmet Wednesday evening.
  • Article Photo. A Union receiver reaches for a pass from Trev Hadachek.
    A Union receiver reaches for a pass from Trev Hadachek.
  • Article Photo. Union receivers and CCA defensive backs dive for a deflected pass during Union playoff loss.
    Union receivers and CCA defensive backs dive for a deflected pass during Union playoff loss.
  • Article Photo. The Knights return to the field to begin the second half.
    The Knights return to the field to begin the second half.
  • Article Photo. Union QB Trev Hadachek gets off a pass as two CCA defenders move in for the sack.
    Union QB Trev Hadachek gets off a pass as two CCA defenders move in for the sack.
  • Article Photo. Union's second drive stopped just one yard short of the goal line; CCA scored on its next drive.
    Union's second drive stopped just one yard short of the goal line; CCA scored on its next drive.
  • Article Photo. Wes Burnside runs up the middle after taking the handoff from QB Hadachek.
    Wes Burnside runs up the middle after taking the handoff from QB Hadachek.
  • Article Photo. The CCA defense stopped the first two Union drives inside the 10-yard line.
    The CCA defense stopped the first two Union drives inside the 10-yard line.
  • Article Photo. Wes Burnside looks for running room along the sideline.
    Wes Burnside looks for running room along the sideline.

 

Several times throughout the 2010 season, the Union Knights found themselves behind. But they always found a way to win. 
But their nine-game winning streak ended in first round play-off action Wednesday night. The Knights lost, 22-15, to Clear Creek Amana on a cold, windy night. 
CCA was known for its passing game , said Union Coach Joe Hadachek. 
But in the wind, the Clippers did much of their scoring thanks to the legs instead of the arm of their quarterback, Dylan Villhauer
After stopping Union inside the CCA 10 on the Knights' first two drives of the game -- the second one at the 1-yard-line -- The Clipper offense went to work. From the 1, CCA ran the ball more than 50 yards on the first play, with Villhauer carrying the ball. Two plays later, a 28-yard touchdown pass by Villhauer gave the visitors a 7-0 lead. 
The Clippers kept the lead until the end of the second quarter. A series of possession changes -- aided by good punting from Union's Reid Monroe in a nasty wind -- gave Union some late scoring chances. 
After the Clipper punter put his knee on the ground to catch a low snap at the Clipper 10, the Knights scored on a 34-yard field goal by Monroe. 
A few minutes later, Knight QB Trev Hadachek found Brad Siebel in the end zone. The 26-yard TD pass gave the Knights a 9-7 lead with just three seconds left in the half. 
Union quickly extended that lead in the second half. Siebel recovered a Clipper fumble on the kickoff, giving the Knights a first down on the CCA 20. A few plays later, Wes Burnside put the Vikings up 15-7. 
But CCA dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, running and passing for big gains while keeping Burnside and the Union offense in check. 
After tying the game at 15, the Clippers began the drive that would win the game. On third and 23, Villhauer ran for 21 of those yards. A few plays later, the Clippers scored the winning touchdown. The PAT made the score 22-15. 
Union's final chance to tie the game ended with an interception with 30 seconds left. 
CCA advances to the next round, where it plays Williamsburg. Union ended its season at 9-1.