Football Recap: Sweet Springs Greyhounds vs. Northwest Mustangs
Sweet Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 58-34 to the Northwest Mustangs. One positive for the Greyhounds, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Dane Palmer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 140 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 85 yards and a touchdown on only eight passes for Northwest. Another player making a difference was Connor Thorp, who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Sweet Springs' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Northwest, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sweet Springs will play host again on Friday to welcome Wellington-Napoleon, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. As for Northwest, they will welcome Braymer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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