Aquinas extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Friday, dropping them down to 0-8. They had to suffer through a 46-7 loss at the hands of the Yutan Chieftains. Having soared to a lofty 40 points in the game before, the Monarchs couldn't push the score so high this time.
Jarin Thege threw for 89 yards and one TD. Brogen Semin was his top target, picking up 79 receiving yards and one score. On the ground, Landon Pohl rushed for 39 yards.
As for Yutan, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 20 points or more this season.
Yutan's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaleb Fenner led the charge by rushing for 185 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 93 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Otto Henkel, who rushed for 106 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Aquinas will venture away from home to take on Tekamah-Herman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Monarchs will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 27.43 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Yutan, they will head out to square off against North Bend Central on Friday. The Chieftains will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 34.38 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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