With a playoff game on the line, Basehor-Linwood rose to the challenge on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 21-18 win over the Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bobcats have posted since November 3, 2023.
A big part of Basehor-Linwood's win came down to the chemistry between Carson Dixon and his top target Austin Adair. Dixon threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns while Adair picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. Adair showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 54 yards.
Basehor-Linwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Garrett Pierce and Kyle Burnett.
Basehor-Linwood's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Blue Valley Southwest, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Basehor-Linwood didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 37-19 loss against St. James Academy on the 8th. Blue Valley Southwest does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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