Football Recap: Newton Railroaders vs. Goddard Lions
Newton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 41-7 defeat at the hands of the Goddard Lions. The Railroaders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
Several Railroaders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jonathan Hill, who picked up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown. Hill was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 52 yards.
Goddard's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Erik Olivas, who rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Joe Diekemper was in the mix too, providing Goddard with two touchdowns.
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Goddard, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newton will venture away from home to square off against Salina Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Goddard, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions takes on Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Their defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so Andover Central's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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