Anselmo-Merna hadn't done well against Burwell recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Anselmo-Merna Coyotes managed a 28-24 win over the Burwell Longhorns. For the Coyotes, this counts as revenge for the 41-18 loss the Longhorns walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2021.
Leading Anselmo-Merna to victory were Josiah Griffith and Kayden Record. Griffith picked up 30 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Record threw for 39 yards and a touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Anselmo-Merna and bumps their season record up to 2-4. As for Burwell, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Anselmo-Merna and Twin Loup will meet in a canine-themed contest on Friday. As for Burwell, they will welcome Chambers/Wheeler Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Burwell is facing Chambers/Wheeler Central at the right time seeing as Chambers/Wheeler Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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