Colfax-Mingo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell 30-18 to the Saydel Eagles. The Tigerhawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Aj Ollin was a one-man wrecking crew for Saydel as he rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Ollin a new career-high in rushing yards. Trevor Goode was in the mix too, providing Saydel with two touchdowns.
Colfax-Mingo's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Saydel, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Colfax-Mingo will challenge Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Colfax-Mingo is facing Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at the right time seeing as Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Saydel, they will face off against Greene County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Saydel is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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