Rossville had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 33-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Silver Lake Eagles on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Rossville lost, don't look at Tayson Horak. Despite the final result, he rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Horak was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards.
Even if they lost, Rossville's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 3.5 sacks. Leading the way was Will Koch and his 2.5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rossville will face off against St. Marys at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Silver Lake, they will square off against Nemaha Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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