Keytesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Northwest Mustangs at home and fell 68-32. One positive for the Tigers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite the loss, Keytesville still got an impressive performance from Colby Jenkins, who rushed for 286 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Jenkins didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended a pass. Luke Manson was in the mix as well, providing Keytesville with two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Keytesville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 57.2 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've averaged 167.
Even if they lost, Keytesville's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Griffin Cramer was especially locked on to Northwest's QB and sacked him twice.
It was another big night for Dane Palmer, who rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 66 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 5-for-5 passing for Northwest. Palmer's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Nathan Boss, who rushed for 89 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Keytesville's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Northwest, their victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Keytesville will head out to face off against Knox County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Knox County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 41.4 points per game this season. As for Northwest, they will host Norborne/Hardin-Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Norborne/Hardin-Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight matchups -- so hopefully Northwest likes a good challenge.
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