The Packers came up short against for Homecoming 2023 when the visiting Cardinals from Orchard View came to town and won 32-13.  Orchard View struck first in the first quarter and took an early 8-0 lead. The Cardinals then found pay dirt in the second quarter to go up 16-0 at half.   The Packers came out of half with a fire lit under them.  Talen Reichert-Slater connected with Jacob Burns for 35 yard touchdown reception to cut the score to 16-6 at the end of the 3rd quarter.  In the fourth quarter, the Packers playing desperately went for it twice on 4th down coming up short and giving OV a short field to work wtih and they capitalized both times bringing the score to 32-6.  The Packers never gave up and late in the 4th quarter Khai Noordyk took the hand off 6 yards into the endzone to close out the scoring at 32-13.  Talen Reichert-Slater finished the night 11/25 passing with 109 yards 1 touchdown and 1 INT.  Khai Noordyk lead the rushing attack with 84 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown.  Jacob Burns had 45 yards and a touch down on 3 receptions.  Owen Hertel had 5 receptions for 48 yards and 33 yards rushing on 4 carries.  Leading the way defensivly was Connor Pettis with 13 tackles, Kyler DeKuiper with 12 tackles, Levi Wimmer with 10 tackles, Noah Hansen with 8 tackles and Tritan Corrigan with 7 tackles.  Next Friday night is Senior Night as the Packers play their final home game of the season against Montague at 7.