Friday just wasn't the day for Larned's offense. They were dealt a 49-0 defeat at the hands of the Lakin Broncs on Friday. The shutout was out of character for the Indians seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in September.
Larned wouldn't let Lakin keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Larned can thank Joe Wilder and Slade Sundahl for forcing both of them.
Lakin can attribute much of their success to Adrik Gomez-Esquibel, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Dru Patterson got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Larned's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Lakin, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Larned will venture away from home to take on Southeast of Saline at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southeast of Saline will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Larned surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lakin, they will welcome Halstead at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lakin's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Halstead's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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