Football Recap: Norton Bluejays vs. Concordia Panthers
Norton's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Concordia Panthers 27-7. The result was nothing new for the Bluejays, who have now won six matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Eli Jones continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 273 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes, while also rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced two fumbles and made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss). Tyce Melvin also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Norton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Melvin and Derek Clydesdale.
Norton's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Concordia, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Norton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 33-22 win against Hillsboro on the 1st. Concordia has also already played their next game, a 51-7 loss against Andale on the 1st.
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