Southwestern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Staunton/Bunker Hill Bulldogs, falling 44-21. The Piasa Birds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Southwestern lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Greyson Brewer, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Staunton/Bunker Hill got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jesse Baker out in front who rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Khiry Taylor was in the mix as well, providing Staunton/Bunker Hill with two touchdowns.
Southwestern's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Staunton/Bunker Hill, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwestern will head out to square off against North Mac at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Staunton/Bunker Hill, they will venture away from home to face off against Litchfield/Mt. Olive at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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