Yates Center had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Crest Lancers, falling 48-28. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Lancers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Marcus Cummings and Gavin Busteed certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Cummings gained 187 total yards and a touchdown, while Busteed rushed for 65 yards and three TDs. Busteed also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending two passes.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Yates Center is set to take on their familiar foe Marmaton Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Crest will challenge rival Northeast on Friday.
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