The Homestead Spartans delivered a dominant performance against Warsaw in the Unified Flag Football Sectional handing the Tigers a tough 50-18 loss. Homestead’s defensive unit applied relentless pressure on Warsaw quarterbacks Brahdee Taylor and Yohannes Schmitt, disrupting any rhythm Warsaw hoped to establish in their passing game. Some heroics from Drew Jones, Brady Taylor, and Yohannes Schmitt provided an early spark for the Tigers. As the game progressed, Homestead’s defense made critical adjustments that resulted in chaos for the Warsaw backfield. Their pass rush intensified, forcing Taylor and Schmitt into tough throws and minimizing opportunities for the Tigers’ offense. This suffocating pressure ultimately left Warsaw struggling to regain their composure, and after their first two drives, the Tigers were unable to establish any sustained offensive success. Reflecting on the contest, Coach Ryan Bricker acknowledged the challenge presented by Homestead, stating, “Homestead’s passing attack along with their stout defense was incredibly good today. We actually executed some really nice offensive drives early, just not enough of them.” This game also marked a transitional period for Warsaw’s program, described as a season of “firsts and lasts”—featuring new contributors stepping up for the first time and senior leaders giving their all in their final campaign. Senior Ben “King Shark” Slabach put an emphatic cap on his Unified Flag Football career, leaving as Warsaw’s all-time winningest UFF team member—a record sure to endure for years. Coach Bricker was effusive in his praise: “King Shark gave his all to our program over the course of many years. He grew so much and contributed so much, not to mention some of the most spectacular receptions and flag pulls you will ever see. It’s going to be weird next year without our franchise player around.” Bricker also credited the program’s seniors for laying the groundwork for the future, expressing heartfelt gratitude for their servant-leadership, kindness, and effort. "We had a high character group of seniors this year. It was a great experience because we have such great kids in our program." said Bricker.