After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Shawnee Heights is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Leavenworth PIONEERS at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Shawnee Heights came up short against Basehor-Linwood and fell 42-35.
Despite their loss, Shawnee Heights saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Aiden Scott, who threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Another receiver making a difference was AJ Gallegos, who picked up 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Shawnee Heights wouldn't let Basehor-Linwood keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Shawnee Heights can thank Hunter McGrann and Blake Coffman for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Leavenworth can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They breezed by Turner at home to the tune of 51-6. The PIONEERS's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Shawnee Heights now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Leavenworth, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Shawnee Heights against Leavenworth in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 47-7 win. Will Shawnee Heights repeat their success, or does Leavenworth have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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