McCool Junction kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were beaten by Sutton 62-34. McCool Junction hasn't had much luck with Sutton recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
McCool Junction's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carson McDonald, who threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 49 yards and one score. McCool Junction also got help from Colby Yates, who showed off his sure hands for 85 receiving yards.
Connor Hinrichs had a dynamite game For Sutton., rushing for 256 yards and four TDs while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Keith Kliewer was another major influence, as he rushed for 40 yards and ran in a TD.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McCool Junction will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Twin River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sutton, they will square off against Heartland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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