Northwestern extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were beaten by the Columbia Raiders 49-0. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 566th, while the Raiders are ranked 231st).
As for Columbia, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 36.8 points over those games.
Columbia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jose Rivera led the charge by rushing for 113 yards and three TDs on only five carries. Rivera's longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Logan Menge, who rushed for 110 yards and one score on only six carries.
Northwestern and Columbia will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Huskies are set to take on their familiar foe Norwayne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Columbia will face off against rival Wellington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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