Atchison County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Nemaha Central Thunder 46-0. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 188th, while the Thunder are ranked 45th).
Carter Hajek continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Nemaha Central, rushing for 97 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 210 yards and four touchdowns. Hajek is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in three or more in the last four games he's played.
Atchison County's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Nemaha Central, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Atchison County will head out on the road to square off against Humboldt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Humboldt is coming into the contest with four straight victories at home, so Atchison County will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Nemaha Central, they will welcome Fredonia/Elk Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nemaha Central's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Fredonia/Elk Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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