A win for Chapman just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Concordia Panthers, falling 42-22. The Fighting Irish's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Cooper Lewis threw for 55 yards and two touchdowns.
Dakota Curtis was his top target, rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 34 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Audiel Becker rushed for 76 yards.
Concordia found their leader in underclassman Drake Blochlinger, who rushed for 152 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 94 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Blochlinger a new career-high in rushing yards.
Chapman's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Concordia, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Chapman will be playing at home against Wamego at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wamego's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Chapman's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Concordia, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on Clay Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Concordia is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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