Aquinas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 28-13 to the Battle Creek Braves. The Monarchs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Braves apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2014.
Battle Creek had a senior duo take command as Jaxon Mettler rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns and Wyatt Nierodzik rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Aquinas' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Battle Creek, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aquinas will venture away from home to challenge Ponca at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Battle Creek, they will take on Boone Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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