A win for Topeka just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 49-24 to the Pittsburg Dragons. The Trojans' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Pittsburg had a senior duo take command as Carsen Nickelson rushed for 74 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries and Nate Mitchell rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Those 166 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Mitchell.
Topeka's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Pittsburg, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Topeka will venture away from home to face off against Junction City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Junction City will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Topeka surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pittsburg, they will host Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,040 yards in their previous games.
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