Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They had to suffer through a 72-27 loss at the hands of the Carmi-White County Bulldogs. The loss leaves the Bearcats without a win on the season.
Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gauge Schlake, who picked up 105 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Schlake was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 65 yards. Landen Butler also helped out as he racked up 111 receiving yards.
Noah Pollard was his usual excellent self, rushing for 258 yards and five touchdowns on only 14 carries for Carmi-White County. Pollard's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 131 rushing yards dating back to last season. Kade Stockton was another major influence, as he rushed for 65 yards and ran in a TD.
Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Carmi-White County, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton has already played their next matchup, a 68-7 defeat against Fairfield on the 11th. As for Carmi-White County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 48-6 win against Edwards County on the 11th.
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