Baxter Springs's game on Friday was all tied up 21-21 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They were dealt a 62-30 loss at the hands of the Columbus Titans. The Lions lost against the Titans in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 42-36 score last time.
Baxter Springs' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaiah Main, who threw for 293 yards and four touchdowns. Another receiver making a difference was Caleb Grant, who picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Baxter Springs wouldn't let Columbus keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ethan Mccoy was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Columbus found their leader in underclassman Braun Stone, who rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Those 186 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Stone. Jack Vilela was another key signal caller, throwing for 161 yards and two touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes.
Baxter Springs is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for Columbus, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Baxter Springs has already played their next contest, a 70-21 loss against Frontenac on the 11th. As for Columbus, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 36-0 win against Riverton on the 11th.
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