Roxana won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were beaten by the Breese Central Cougars 35-6. The matchup marked the Shells' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Leading Breese Central to victory were Preston Baker and Kaden Rakers. Baker threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.1 yards per attempt, while Rakers rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. That's the most rushing yards Rakers has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Deien, who picked up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Roxana moved to 5-2 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak. As for Breese Central, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Roxana will head out on the road to take on East Alton-Wood River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roxana is facing East Alton-Wood River at the right time seeing as East Alton-Wood River is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Breese Central, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Columbia at 7:00 p.m. Breese Central will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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