Football Recap: Nandua Warriors vs. Arcadia Firebirds
Nandua's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with a 36-28 win over the Arcadia Firebirds. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nandua was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 79.2 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three games they've averaged 175.7.
Nandua wouldn't let Arcadia keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Nandua can thank Eli Parker and Austin Wert for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, Arcadia still got an impressive performance from Zachary Giddins, who threw for 269 yards and four touchdowns. 80 of those passing yards were hauled in by Brian White, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Nandua's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for Arcadia, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Nandua wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 36-18 win against Washington on the 1st. Arcadia has also already played their next matchup, a 41-6 defeat against Northampton on the 1st.
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