A win for Elysian Fields just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Waskom Wildcats, falling 41-14. The game marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Elysian Fields' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nunu Kennedy, who rushed for 164 yards while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Elysian Fields is undefeated when Kennedy posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 2-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Parker, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Elysian Fields was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 245 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests.
Elysian Fields' defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Waskom, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Elysian Fields will head out on the road to take on Harleton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Harleton's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matches. As for Waskom, they will host Hawkins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Waskom will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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