Football Recap: Pittsburg Dragons vs. Topeka Trojans
On Friday, everything went the Pittsburg Dragons's way against the Topeka Trojans as the Pittsburg Dragons made off with a 49-24 victory. The Dragons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 25 points or more this season.
Pittsburg had a senior duo take command as Carsen Nickelson rushed for 74 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries and Nate Mitchell rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Those 74 rushing yards gave Nickelson a new career-high.
Pittsburg wouldn't let Topeka keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Pittsburg can thank Barrett Rink and Conner Proffitt for forcing both of them.
Pittsburg has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Topeka, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Pittsburg will look to defend their home field on Friday against Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,040 yards in their previous games. As for Topeka, they will take on Junction City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Junction City will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Topeka surely won't give up without a fight.
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