Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Madison). They claimed a resounding 58-20 victory over the Newman Grove/St. Edward Panthers at home. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Dragons considering their eight-point performance the matchup before.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Madison to victory, but perhaps none more so than Izac Zautke, who rushed for 90 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 66 receiving yards and a touchdown. Zautke didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made five total tackles. Another player making a difference was Bodonn Sweeney, who rushed for 180 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.5 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Madison was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 282 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Madison wouldn't let Newman Grove/St. Edward keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Miguel Hernandez Samano, James Beery, and Kelier Arrazcaeta Duray picked up one apiece.
Although Newman Grove/St. Edward took the loss, they still got scores from Nolan Werts, Owen Kaufman, and Carter Anson.
Madison's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-7. As for Newman Grove/St. Edward, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-8.
As of now, neither Madison nor Newman Grove/St. Edward have any future games scheduled.
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