The matchup between Axtell and Kenesaw on Friday hardly resembled the 12-8 effort from their previous meeting. The Axtell Wildcats were the clear victor by a 52-32 margin over the Kenesaw Blue Devils. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Elijah Bergstrom continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 148 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season. Tristen Benson was another key player, gaining 92 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Axtell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Kenesaw lost, don't look at Adam Denkert. Despite the final result, he rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.0 yards per carry, and also picked up 49 receiving yards. Denkert was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 61 yards. Another player making a difference was Maddox Wagoner, who rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown.
Axtell's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Kenesaw, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats takes on Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kenesaw, they will welcome Elm Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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