East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]'s game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They breezed by the Stewartsville Cardinals on the road to the tune of 48-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]'s victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Kephart, who picked up 68 receiving yards and four touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Simmons, who threw for 121 yards and four touchdowns.
East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Owen DeRosier.
East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]'s win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Stewartsville, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] will challenge DeKalb at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Stewartsville, they will take on South Nodaway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Nodaway will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Stewartsville surely won't give up without a fight.
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