A win for Shawnee Mission South 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 Olathe West Owls, falling 60-27. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-13.
Despite the loss, Shawnee Mission South still got an impressive performance from Marquan Washington, who rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Washington really tore up the turf during one magnificent 89-yard run.
Even though they lost, Shawnee Mission South was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Olathe West found their leader in underclassman Cameron Kruse, who threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Those 85 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Kruse. Eli Ables was another key back, rushing for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Shawnee Mission South is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. As for Olathe West, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Shawnee Mission South has already played their next game, a 29-20 loss against Shawnee Mission North on the 18th. As for Olathe West, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 28-7 defeat against Olathe North on the 18th.
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