East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] and the South Holt Knights squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] had to settle for second. East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] was beaten by South Holt 50-6. Having soared to a lofty 46 points in the game before, East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] couldn't push the score so high this time.
Blake Simmons threw for 50 yards and a touchdown. Collin Hedlund was his top target, picking up 47 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Leading South Holt to victory were Cole Medsker and Kendall Noland. Medsker threw for 138 yards and three touchdowns, while Noland gained 141 total yards and three touchdowns. Medsker is absolutely dominating the rushing touchdown category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Cade Kurtz made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax]'s loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for South Holt, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] does not have any more games scheduled as of now. South Holt is on the road again on Friday and play against Plattsburg at 7:00 p.m. on November 17th. Plattsburg has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 675 points over their last ten games.
