Chaparral was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Medicine Lodge Indians, falling 48-10. The Roadrunners lost against the Indians in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 20-6 score last time.
Chaparral's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Kale Greve and Daniel Schmidt.
Keveon Ruiz was nothing short of spectacular for Medicine Lodge: he rushed for 164 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Ruiz a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Braxx Farr, who gained 137 total yards and a touchdown.
Chaparral's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Medicine Lodge, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Chaparral will welcome Belle Plaine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Medicine Lodge, they will venture away from home to challenge Moundridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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