Baxter Springs extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 2-5. They fell 35-28 to the Neodesha Blue Streaks. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Streaks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
As for Neodesha, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their six-point performance the contest before.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Neodesha to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tayte Leck, who rushed for 73 yards and one TD, and also threw for 181 yards and one touchdown. Those 73 rushing yards gave Leck a new career-high. Cole Ramey was another key pass catcher, picking up 162 receiving yards and one score.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baxter Springs will host Galena on Friday. As for Neodesha, they will challenge Frontenac at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Blue Streaks 14.9, the Raiders 13) so any points scored will be well earned.
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