The Chetopa Hornets will square off against the Marais des Cygnes Valley Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chetopa is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Chetopa played against Peabody-Burns and lost via forfeit.
Marais des Cygnes Valley will head into Friday's game hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 54-point they dealt Southern Coffey County on Friday. Marais des Cygnes Valley breezed by Southern Coffey County at home to the tune of 54-0. The Trojans' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Marais des Cygnes Valley found their leader in underclassman Landon Traver, who rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown. Traver also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Landon Reed was another key player, throwing for 97 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes.
Marais des Cygnes Valley wouldn't let Southern Coffey County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Traver, Trey Decavele, Dominic Knight, and Owen Giffin picked up one apiece.
Chetopa's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Marais des Cygnes Valley, they pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Chetopa came up short against Marais des Cygnes Valley in their previous meeting back in September, falling 26-20. Will Chetopa have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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