Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Burwell). They claimed a resounding 52-12 victory over the Chambers/Wheeler Central Renegades at home. The win was some much needed relief for the Longhorns as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Michael Jesse and Elijah Heinz certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Jesse threw for 95 yards and two touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes, while Heinz picked up 69 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Chambers/Wheeler Central is 2-1 when Heinz posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise.
Burwell's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Chambers/Wheeler Central, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Burwell will head out to square off against Twin Loup on Friday. Twin Loup is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.9 points per game this season. As for Chambers/Wheeler Central, they will host Central Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Central Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games.
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