Missouri Military Academy kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were beaten by the Russellville Indians 53-0. The Fighting Colonels have struggled against the Indians recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Russellville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Keaton Schrimpf led the charge by rushing for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Schrimpf didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made six total tackles (3.0 for loss). Another back making a difference was Maddox Plate, who rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Missouri Military Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Veritas Christian at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th. As for Russellville, they will challenge Van-Far at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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