Briar Cliff football closed out the 2022 season falling to Doane 14-28 in Crete, Nebraska Saturday. Luke Davies became the Chargers' all-time career passing yards leader and has 4,602 passing yards in his Blue and Gold career.
 
"We did some really good things today in all three phases but it wasn't enough when we needed it," said head coach Shane LaDage. "I'm really proud of our seniors who will all go on to be extremely successful. They left the program in a better place than when they arrived. I want to also congratulate Luke Davies on becoming the programs all-time leading passer."
 
 The Chargers received the ball to start the contest, and Asante Anglin put the Cliff in prime position after a 58-yard return. Briar Cliff moved into the redzone off a 13-yard completion to Aaron Okoro, and three plays later Johnny Bauser reached the endzone on an 11-yard rush.
 
After a fast start from the Cliff, the Tigers answered with 28 unanswered points and scored one touchdown in each quarter.
 
Following a Doane TD in the first quarter, the Chargers found themselves just outside of the Tiger redzone. However, on the 14th play of the drive, the Chargers were stopped on fourth and four ending the drive.    
 
Briar Cliff put together another 14-play drive in the fourth quarter, and found the endzone off an Asante Anglin receiving touchdown from Davies. Davies completed eight passes in the drive, including six straight as the Chargers cut the lead to 14-28 with 3:48 remaining. Doane's defense would stop the Chargers' on fourth down in their final drive of the game to secure the win.
 
Davies completed 28-of-54 pass attempts for 230 yards and one touchdown. Steven Whiting caught six passes for 67 yards, while Kobe Johnson had 50 yards on seven catches.
 
Winston Gassant led the Cliff with nine tackles (five solo), and Brayden Pommier-Williams had eight tackles and two for a loss.

Jason Freeman and Jake Basinger were responsible for both forced turnovers, as they came down with interceptions.
 
The Chargers totaled 280 yards and went 10-for-20 on third downs. Doane had 411 yards of offense and were 6-of-12 on third down.
 
The Chargers conclude the season with a 1-10 (1-9 GPAC) record.