After a string of 14 wins dating back to last season, Liberty North's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell to the Liberty Blue Jays 12-7. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Jays apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Tillman Martin threw for 58 yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
River Therrien rushed for 49 yards.
Jaxon Hicks had an outrageously good game for Liberty as he rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Liberty North's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1. As for Liberty, they pushed their record up to 1-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty North will host Lee's Summit West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Liberty, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Raytown South at 7:00 p.m.
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