The McKenzie Rebels humbled the Christian County Colonels with a 42-12 victory. The Rebels' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead McKenzie to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cole Brown, who threw for 190 yards and three touchdowns on only seven passes, and also rushed for 65 yards. Timmy Arline was another key rusher, rushing for 122 yards and three scores on only 12 carries.
McKenzie's defense stepped up as well, laying out Tom Johnson. three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Maddox Shiell, Davarion Gilbert, and Cooper Davidson, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Defeat or not, Christian County got some senior leadership from Zyon Wharton and Johnson. Wharton picked up 152 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, while Johnson threw for 170 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 15 passes. Wharton's longest reception was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
McKenzie now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Christian County, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
McKenzie didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 42-0 victory against Perry County on the 12th. As for Christian County, they have also already played their next matchup, a 60-7 loss against Daviess County on the 12th.
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