Football Recap: Madison East Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 24, 2024, 12:19pm

Football Recap: Madison East Purgolders vs. Janesville Craig Cougars

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Madison East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Janesville Craig Cougars 58-21. One positive for the Purgolders, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Janesville Craig had a senior duo take command as Braden Tyler rushed for 75 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries and Paul Platts threw for 111 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. Sam Nickols was in the mix as well, providing Janesville Craig with a touchdown.

Madison East's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Janesville Craig, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Madison East will challenge Vel Phillips Memorial at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Janesville Craig, they will head out to take on Janesville Parker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Janesville Craig's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Janesville Parker's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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