If Turner wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Shawnee Heights, they should've done a better job of containing Aiden Scott. The Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds breezed by the Turner Golden Bears to the tune of 69-30 on Friday thanks in part to Scott, who threw for 387 yards and six touchdowns while completing 82.1% of his passes, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground. His passing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 357 passing yards.
He threw for 387 yards and six touchdowns while completing 82.1% of his passes, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground.
Parker Busenitz was his top target, picking up 142 receiving yards and two touchdowns. On the ground,
David Wakes rushed for 69 yards on only eight carries, and also caught a touchdown.
Erickson George and Josue Castillo certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. George rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Castillo rushed for 180 yards and a touchdown. Those 180 rushing yards gave Castillo a new career-high.
With the win, Shawnee Heights broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-6. As for Turner, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Shawnee Heights will venture away from home to take on Spring Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spring Hill is coming into the matchup with four straight victories at home, so Shawnee Heights will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Turner, they will head out to face off against Saint Thomas Aquinas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Saint Thomas Aquinas will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Turner surely won't give up without a fight.
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