Killian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 42-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Key West Conchs. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Conchs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2021.
Killian's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Wilson, who threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 81 yards on only ten carries. Christian Whitfield was another key rusher, gaining 111 total yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Killian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jaden Fox and he. Fox rushed for 198 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry while he rushed for 198 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Walson Morin is now averaging an impressive 102.3 rushing yards per game.
Killian's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Key West, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Killian will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on North Miami at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th. As for Key West, they will challenge Northwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Key West's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four contests.
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