Bluestem extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 3-5. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 42-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Franklin Falcons. While the Lions didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Falcons 14-6 in the first quarter.
Even if they lost, Bluestem's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Ayson Shepherd refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
West Franklin's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
West Franklin got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Chandler Scott out in front who threw for 277 yards and four TDs while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt, and also punched in one rushing score. The dominant performance also gave Scott a new career-high in passer rating (111.7). A healthy portion of Scott's aerial production (141 yards to be exact) went to Landon Ohlde, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Bluestem does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for West Franklin, they will square off against Nemaha Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunder's defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so the Falcons' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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