Kickapoo extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to three on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They were outmatched by the Republic Tigers and fell 54-10. While losing is never fun, the Chiefs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 149th, while the Tigers are ranked 25th).
As for Republic, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.8 points over those games.
Nolan Lashley was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 93 yards and 4 touchdowns on only 10 carries. Lashley has been consistently good when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in 4 every time he's taken the field this season. Hayes Porter was another key back, rushing for 83 yards on only 5 carries.
Coming up, Kickapoo will challenge Carthage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Republic, they will take on Nixa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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