TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Former Iola High all-state placekicker Connor Frazell is living his dream. Frazell is the starting placekicker for Pittsburg State University this season.
Frazell scored 11 points — two field goals and five extra-point kicks — in NCAA Division II top-ranked Pitt State’s 41-20 win Thursday over Northeastern State in Oklahoma. Northeastern State in a newcomer to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).
Frazell had field goals of 27 yards and 37 yards in the second half. The Gorillas had a 21-6 halftime lead.
Pittsburg State quarterback Anthony Abenoja finished his first collegiate start with his school-record 378 yards passing.The previous record of 358 yards belonged to Andy Majors. Abenoja finished the night 26 of 36 with three touchdown passes.