Ottawa had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Atchison Phoenix by a score of 24-14 on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cyclones as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Atchison lost, don't look at Eric Smith Iii. Despite the final result, he picked up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown. Smith Iii got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 63 yards.
Ottawa will challenge Baldwin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Atchison, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Harmon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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