The Bonner Springs Braves can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They breezed by Schlagle at home to the tune of 36-6. Bonner Springs' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Leading Bonner Springs to victory were Leonard Fungasha and Kayne Smith. Fungasha rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while Smith gained 181 total yards and two touchdowns. Bonner Springs also got a significant boost from Treyton Marquez, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Pierson Miller and Cincere Lewis, Schlagle certainly did their best on Friday to try and avoid the loss. Miller gained 135 total yards, while Lewis rushed for 87 yards on only ten carries.
Bonner Springs' victory bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Schlagle, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bonner Springs will challenge Atchison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Atchison knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight matchups -- so hopefully Bonner Springs likes a good challenge. As for Schlagle, they will head out on the road to face off against Chanute at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chanute will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
