Football Preview: Lafayette County Huskers vs. Knob Noster/Leeton Panthers and Bulldogs
The Lafayette County Huskers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Knob Noster/Leeton Panthers and Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Knob Noster/Leeton is hoping to do what Holden couldn't on Friday: put an end to Lafayette County's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Everything went Lafayette County's way against Holden as Lafayette County made off with a 42-21 win.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Knob Noster/Leeton at home against Lexington on Friday as the team secured a 51-6 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Panthers and Bulldogs who have now won three contests in a row.
Sam Livingston continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Jaylend Hudson got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Knob Noster/Leeton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Lafayette County's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Knob Noster/Leeton, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-1.
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