Ellinwood lost against Conway Springs back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Ellinwood Eagles fell 34-21 to the Conway Springs Cardinals. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 148th, while the Cardinals are ranked 36th).
Landon Simpson rushed for 27 yards and a touchdown.
Dawson Sunderland was his top target, picking up 50 receiving yards. On the ground,
Drake Hosman rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown.
Conway Springs' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isaac Winter, who rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Winter's longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Logan Osner was in the mix as well, providing Conway Springs with two touchdowns.
Ellinwood dropped their record down to 4-3 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Conway Springs, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Ellinwood will welcome Medicine Lodge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Medicine Lodge's defense has only allowed 14.3 points per game this season, so Ellinwood's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Conway Springs, they are taking a road trip to square off against South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Conway Springs' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five matches.
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