Larned was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 29-20 to the Southwestern Heights Mustangs. On the bright side, the 20- point performance marked the Indians' highest-scoring game to date.
Larned lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Mason Miller, who rushed for 21 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 78 yards and one TD.
Omar Mercado was a one-man wrecking crew For Southwestern Heights. as he rushed for 43 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 143 yards and a pair of TDs. What's more, Mercado posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024.
Larned's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Southwestern Heights, they picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-4.
Coming up, Larned will venture away from home to face off against Hoisington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Southwestern Heights, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cimarron at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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