Football Preview: Atchison Phoenix vs. Highland Park Scots
Atchison has gone 3-0 against Highland Park recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Atchison Phoenix will take on the Highland Park Scots at 7:00 p.m. Atchison is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Atchison blew past Washington, posting a 55-6 win on the road. The result was nothing new for the Phoenix, who have now won four games by 39 points or more so far this season.
Atchison got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kolton Bonnel out in front who threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns on only 19 passes. Leighton Boldridge was Bonnel's top target, rushing for 106 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also picking up 32 receiving yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Atchison was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 335 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Highland Park has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against East, falling 74-6. The Scots' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Atchison's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Highland Park, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Atchison against Highland Park in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 64-8 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Highland Park's Jamon Wilson, who picked up 161 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Atchison still be able to contain Wilson? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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