Rose Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Wellington Crusaders at home and fell 54-13. While losing is never fun, the Rockets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 139th, while the Crusaders are ranked 30th).
Wellington's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dusty Bannister, who threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 43 yards. Brody Weir was in the mix too, providing Wellington with four touchdowns.
Rose Hill's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Wellington, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rose Hill will host Independence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Independence is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Rose Hill will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Wellington, they will be playing in front of their home fans against El Dorado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wellington knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully El Dorado likes a good challenge.
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