Kansas City East Christian Academy extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were beaten by the Knox County Eagles 64-12. Having soared to a lofty 42 points in the game before, the Lions couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Knox County, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Knox County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cooper Clair led the charge by rushing for 141 yards and four scores on only nine carries, while also throwing for 110 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes. Clair's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his tenth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards dating back to last season. Carrsen Hayes was another major influence, as he rushed for 106 yards and ran in a TD.
Looking ahead, Kansas City East Christian Academy will venture away from home to challenge Bishop LeBlond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 47.2 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Knox County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Paris at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Coyotes' defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so the Eagles' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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