Paxton extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-5. They were beaten by the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Mustangs 54-13. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 101st, while the Mustangs are ranked 27th).
Although Paxton took the loss, they still got scores from Austin Bush and Keegan Florom.
As for Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. That 41 point margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordan Scoville led the charge by rushing for 37 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching one TD. Scoville has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last four times he's played. Another back making a difference was Isaac O'Neill, who rushed for 90 yards and one score on only nine carries.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paxton will square off against Medicine Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will be up against the Raiders' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.17 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, they will challenge Southwest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Roughriders have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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