The matchup between Roxana and Columbia on Friday hardly resembled the 14-7 effort from their previous meeting. The Shells took a 34-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. The loss was the Shells' first of the season.
Columbia's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xavier Voegele, who threw for 194 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes. What's more, Voegele racked up six rushing yards, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Jackson Lawal was Voegele's top target, picking up 79 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Having lost for the first time this season, Roxana fell to 3-1. As for Columbia, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roxana will venture away from home to square off against Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Columbia, they will challenge Freeburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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