After flying high against Sweet Grass County two weeks ago, Columbus came back down to earth. The Columbus Cougars fell to the Jefferson Panthers 17-12. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Luke Oxarart was his usual excellent self, rushing for 194 yards and a touchdown for Jefferson.
Columbus' defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Jefferson, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbus will head out to challenge Broadwater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus' defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Broadwater's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Jefferson, they will venture away from home to face off against Sweet Grass County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.3 points per game this season.
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