Football Recap: Concordia Comes Up Short

Concordia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 27-7 to the Norton Bluejays.

Drake Blochlinger rushed for 68 yards, and also threw for 149 yards on six of 20 attempts. Ayden Krier was his top target, picking up 81 receiving yards. On the ground, Ronald Hamiel made two total tackles.

Eli Jones continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Norton, throwing for 273 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes, while also rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown. Jones didn't just play on offense: he also forced two fumbles and made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss). Tyce Melvin was Jones' top target, picking up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Concordia's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Norton, their record now sits at 7-1.

Concordia wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 51-7 defeat against Andale on the 1st. Norton has also already played their next matchup, a 33-22 win against Hillsboro on the 1st.

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