Worth County/Northeast Nodaway have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. Playoff time is here, and they and East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] are set to clash on Friday . The MaxPreps state rankings favor Worth County/Northeast Nodaway, but they won't be able to rely on this superior ranking alone to carry them to victory.
Worth County/Northeast Nodaway faced Stanberry in a battle between two of the state top teams. Worth County/Northeast Nodaway took a 22-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of Stanberry. Despite the loss, Worth County/Northeast Nodaway saw an underclassman step up: Sophomore Andrew Alarcon rushed for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns on 15 carries. Alarcon has now scored at least one touchdown in the past six games.
Meanwhile, East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent match last Friday. Everything came up roses for them against North Nodaway/West Nodaway as the squad secured a 72-0 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] have assembled all season.
Worth County/Northeast Nodaway simply couldn't be stopped the last time the two teams met, as they easily beat East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] 66-0. Worth County/Northeast Nodaway win shoved East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] out of the playoffs, so expect the team to have a target on their back in this one.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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