Clarkson/Leigh and Stanton squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Clarkson/Leigh had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 52-18 loss at the hands of the Stanton Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 83rd, while the Mustangs are ranked second).
When it comes to explaining why Clarkson/Leigh lost, don't look at Wyatt Crosley. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 23 yards and a touchdown. Crosley is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played. Clarkson/Leigh also got a significant boost from Jacob Koehn, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 99 yards.
Even though they lost, Clarkson/Leigh was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
Barrett Wilke continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Stanton, rushing for 210 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 103 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Clarkson/Leigh's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-5. As for Stanton, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Clarkson/Leigh does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Stanton, they will challenge Exeter-Milligan/Friend on Friday. Stanton is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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