Football Recap: Columbus Titans vs. Baxter Springs Lions
Columbus's game on Friday was all tied up 21-21 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They really took it to the Baxter Springs Lions for the full four quarters, racking up a 62-30 victory at home. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Columbus found their leader in underclassman Braun Stone, who rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Those 186 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Stone. Syler Schuburger also helped out as he racked up 100 rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Columbus was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 379 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Columbus didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jace Midgett and Jonas Stover.
Baxter Springs' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaiah Main, who threw for 293 yards and four touchdowns. Caleb Grant was in the mix as well, providing Baxter Springs with two touchdowns.
Columbus' win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Baxter Springs, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Columbus has already played their next contest, a 36-0 victory against Riverton on the 11th. As for Baxter Springs, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 70-21 loss against Frontenac on the 11th.
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