Shawnee Mission West had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Lincoln College Prep Blue Tigers 42-13 on the road on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Vikings considering their six-point performance the contest before.
Shawnee Mission West was led to victory by My'Shon Mitchell and Steven King. Mitchell gained 228 total yards and two touchdowns, while King rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. King's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Shawnee Mission West's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut David Robinson.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Shawnee Mission West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted was before the start of last season.
The win got Shawnee Mission West back to even at 1-1. As for Lincoln College Prep, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Shawnee Mission West is taking a road trip to take on Shawnee Mission North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln College Prep, they will host East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln College Prep is facing East at the right time seeing as East is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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