Football Preview: Atchison Phoenix vs. Schlagle Stallions
The Atchison Phoenix will challenge the Schlagle Stallions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Atchison will be strutting in after a victory while Schlagle will be coming in after a loss.
If Atchison beats Schlagle with 55 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Atchison claimed a resounding 55-16 win over Sumner Academy at home. With the Phoenix ahead 49-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Kolton Bonnel was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 115 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Ayden Rebant was another key player, rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Atchison's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Zy'Drone Mays, Jz Kelley, and Kelley picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Schlagle fell victim to Highland Park and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Scots at home and fell 32-0. Having soared to a lofty 48 points in the game before, the Stallions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Even if they lost, Schlagle's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Savion Ross and Ronnie Bush, who racked up four sacks between them.
Atchison now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Schlagle, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Atchison against Schlagle when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-8 victory. Does Atchison have another victory up their sleeve, or will Schlagle turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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