If Bellevue was riding high off their 57-0 takedown of Tekonsha last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bellevue Broncos fell just short of the Lenawee Christian Cougars by a score of 23-20 on Friday. The Broncos have struggled against the Cougars recently, as their match on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Bellevue lost, don't look at Seth Keson. Despite the final result, he picked up 53 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Bellevue's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Keson, Boston Byers, and Carson Dahlem picked up one apiece. Dahlem didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Bellevue's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Lenawee Christian, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bellevue will stay at home for another week and welcome Fennville at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Lenawee Christian, they will square off against Climax-Scotts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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