West Platte might have drawn first blood against East Buchanan on Friday, but it was East Buchanan who got the last laugh. West Platte took a 27-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of East Buchanan. This was a playoff game, so the blow was especially dispiriting for West Platte.
West Platte got a solid performance out of senior Noah Johnson, who rushed for 108 yards and 3 touchdowns on 19 carries; unfortunately, it just wasn't enough for the victory. Senior Noah Johnson has made a name for himself in their last three games, proving himself to be a reliable offensive weapon. Additional support came from defensive powerhouse junior Jacob Brown, who racked up 15 tackles.
Among those leading the charge for East Buchanan was senior Tyler Schottel, who passed for 336 yards and 3 touchdowns.
West Platte are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9. East Buchanan's win brought them up to 8-2.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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