After flying high against Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman last Saturday, Oakwood came back down to earth. The Oakwood Comets took a 28-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Watseka Warriors on Friday. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Oakwood's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chase Harrison, who picked up 188 receiving yards and a touchdown. Harrison was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 67 yards. Kyler Johnson was another key back, rushing for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
Oakwood now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Watseka, the win was the fourth in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Oakwood will challenge Clifton Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oakwood is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Watseka, they will square off against Salt Fork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salt Fork will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Watseka surely won't give up without a fight.
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