After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Stanton County is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Ellinwood Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Stanton County was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 24-19 to Southwestern Heights.
Meanwhile, while Ellinwood put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Herington. Ellinwood claimed a resounding 47-0 victory over Herington at home.
Landon Simpson was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 27 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Drake Hosman, who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
Stanton County's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ellinwood, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Things could have been worse for Stanton County, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 24-6 loss to Ellinwood in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Stanton County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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