Bucklin gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They breezed by the Spearville Lancers at home to the tune of 44-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Red Aces also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Aiden Haskell had a dynamite game for Bucklin, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while also picking up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. Haskell didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Bucklin's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Lucas Kirk picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. That's the most total yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bucklin will head out to face off against Kiowa County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Bucklin focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Spearville, they will venture away from home to challenge Minneola on Friday. Spearville will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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