Football Recap: North Greene Takes a Loss

North Greene was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] Cougars on the road and fell 60-8. The Spartans lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 36-8 score last time.

Garret Hazelwonder made three total tackles. Logan Tepen was his top target, picking up 35 receiving yards. On the ground, Brody Berry rushed for 39 yards.

Ryker Ford was his usual excellent self, rushing for 149 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 120 yards and a touchdown on perfect 6-for-6 passing for West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs]. Ford really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.

North Greene's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs], their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.

North Greene will welcome Beardstown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Beardstown is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning North Greene will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs], they will venture away from home to challenge Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26 points per game this season.

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