Football Recap: Washburn Rural Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

By Team Reports Nov 11, 2024, 9:29am

Football Recap: Washburn Rural Blues vs. Maize Eagles

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Washburn Rural and Maize squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Washburn Rural had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 37-21 to the Maize Eagles. The Blues just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Brayden Myovela was his usual excellent self, throwing for 191 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 112 yards on only seven carries for Maize. The dominant performance gave Myovela a new career-high in rushing yards. Bryson Hayes did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 108 receiving yards.

Washburn Rural's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Maize, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-4.

Washburn Rural does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Maize has already played their next match, a 49-0 defeat against Manhattan on the 8th.

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