Football Recap: Pittsburg Starts off Right with Win over Emporia

Pittsburg had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Emporia Spartans by a score of 24-14. That's more bragging rights for the Dragons, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Malcolm Riley

Rushing Yards (Career)

09/05/25 @ Emporia	85
09/20/24 vs Labette County	68
09/06/24 vs Emporia	29
10/25/24 vs Topeka	25
11/01/24 @ Highland Park	23

Malcolm Riley was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 85 yards and one score. Those 85 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.

Pittsburg has already played their next game, a 35-6 loss against Shawnee Mission South on the 12th. As for Emporia, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 52-6 win against West on the 12th.