If Oswego was feeling good fresh off their 52-6 takedown of Crest last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Oswego Indians fell 54-44 to the West Elk Patriots on Friday. The Indians haven't had much luck with the Patriots recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Despite the loss, Oswego still got an impressive performance from Josh Hutchinson, who rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 47 receiving yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Oswego was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 330 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 275 rushing yards in nine consecutive matches dating back to last season.
West Elk had a senior duo take command as Creyo Koop gained 176 total yards and five touchdowns and Trent Haag rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown. Koop also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 136.
Oswego's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for West Elk, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Oswego will challenge Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oswego is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for West Elk, they will take on Cedar Vale/Dexter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Elk knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Cedar Vale/Dexter likes a good challenge.
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