Football Preview: Atchison Phoenix vs. Washington Wildcats
Atchison has gone 8-1 against Washington recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Atchison Phoenix will face off against the Washington Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Washington is hoping to do what Schlagle couldn't on Friday: put an end to Atchison's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Atchison breezed by Schlagle at home to the tune of 49-8. The result was nothing new for the Phoenix, who have now won three games by 39 points or more so far this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jaden Carter and he. Carter rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns while he rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns. Leighton Boldridge got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Atchison's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Zy'Drone Mays and Boldridge.
Meanwhile, while Washington put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Central. Washington blew past Central, posting a 60-0 win at home. That 60 point margin sets a new team best for the Wildcats this season.
Washington's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Darreon Baskin, who picked up 109 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 55 yards.
Atchison's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Washington, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Everything came up roses for Atchison against Washington in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 63-18 win. In that matchup, Atchison amassed a halftime lead of 55-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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