Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tonganoxie). They enjoyed a cozy 42-28 win over the Paola Panthers on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chieftains.
Tonganoxie had a senior duo take command as Talon Langford rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries and Tanner Hand rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Hand a new career-high in rushing yards.
Tonganoxie's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Owen Schmidt and Brady Martin.
The victory got Tonganoxie back to even at 2-2. As for Paola, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tonganoxie will welcome Bonner Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tonganoxie is facing Bonner Springs at the right time seeing as Bonner Springs is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Paola, they will host Pittsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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