After flying high against Hinckley-Finlayson last Friday, Crosby-Ironton came back down to earth. The Rangers had to suffer through a 62-6 loss at the hands of the Moose Lake/Willow River Rebels. The game marked the Rangers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Moose Lake/Willow River's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Parker Samarzia, who rushed for 189 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Those 189 rushing yards gave Samarzia a new career-high. Micah Thompson was in the mix as well, providing Moose Lake/Willow River with two scores.
Crosby-Ironton has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Moose Lake/Willow River, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crosby-Ironton will square off against Rush City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rangers will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 27.83 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Moose Lake/Willow River, they will face off against Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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