Leavenworth gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against the Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds by a score of 34-27. The win made it back-to-back victories for the PIONEERS.
Shawnee Heights lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being David Wakes, who rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 40 receiving yards. With that strong performance, Wakes is now averaging an impressive 103.8 rushing yards per game. Aiden Scott was another key passer, throwing for 241 yards and a touchdown.
The win got Leavenworth back to even at 2-2. As for Shawnee Heights, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leavenworth will head out to take on Piper at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leavenworth is facing Piper at the right time seeing as Piper is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Shawnee Heights, they will face off against De Soto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. De Soto's defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so Shawnee Heights' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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