If Chanute was feeling good fresh off their 20-0 takedown of Fort Scott last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Chanute Blue Comets fell to the Pittsburg Dragons 41-35. The Blue Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Pittsburg had a senior duo take command as Nate Mitchell rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries and Carsen Nickelson rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Nickelson also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making ten total tackles and defending a pass. Tanner Ramage got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Chanute's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Pittsburg, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chanute has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Labette County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Labette County will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Chanute surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pittsburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Topeka at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pittsburg is facing Topeka at the right time seeing as Topeka is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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