Lewistown/Cuba/Spoon River Valley couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Macomb Bombers 49-8 on Friday. Lewistown/Cuba/Spoon River Valley was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
Malachi Conley had a dynamite game for Macomb, rushing for 177 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Conley's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Braden Holthaus was another key player, rushing for 18 yards and a touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewistown/Cuba/Spoon River Valley will welcome ROWVA/Williamsfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Macomb, they will square off against Knoxville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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