Football Recap: South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 5, 2024, 1:00pm

Football Recap: South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] Outlaws vs. Ellinwood Eagles

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South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They took a blow against the Ellinwood Eagles, falling 59-27. The Outlaws have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Landon Simpson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 328 yards and six touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 20 yards and a touchdown for Ellinwood. With that strong performance, Simpson is now averaging an impressive 2.6 rushing touchdowns per game. Drake Hosman was another key player, rushing for 163 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.

South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Ellinwood, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1.

South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] will challenge Medicine Lodge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Medicine Lodge's defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven]'s offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ellinwood, they will head out to face off against Trinity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Ellinwood's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.

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