Football Recap: Washington Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 7:54am

Football Recap: Washington Wildcats vs. Atchison Phoenix

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If Washington was feeling good fresh off their 60-0 takedown of Central last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Washington Wildcats were beaten by the Atchison Phoenix 55-6 on Friday. The Wildcats have struggled against the Phoenix recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Atchison to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kolton Bonnel, who threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns on only 19 passes. Leighton Boldridge also helped out as he racked up 106 rushing yards.

The loss snapped Washington's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record. As for Atchison, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washington will venture away from home to challenge Wyandotte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.8 points per game this season. As for Atchison, they will head out to take on Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Atchison is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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