The Bennington Bulldogs will take on the Conway Springs Cardinals at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Bennington is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with ten defeats in a row dating back to last season, Bennington finally turned things around against Herington on Friday. They walked away with a 30-22 win over the Railroaders. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Conway Springs put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 42-20 margin over South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven]. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won six games by 21 points or more so far this season.
Logan Osner and Grant Fisher were among the main playmakers for Conway Springs as the former rushed for 144 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries and the latter rushed for 187 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Fisher really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run.
Conway Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 389 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in 21 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Conway Springs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Eli Howard and Osner. Osner's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 111 rushing yards.
Bennington's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Conway Springs, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
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