Janesville Craig has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 35-28 to the Middleton Cardinals. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Cardinals recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Paul Platts and Malachi Schoonover certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Platts threw for 273 yards and four touchdowns, while Schoonover picked up 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Schoonover torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 71 yards.
Janesville Craig wouldn't let Middleton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jamar Jenkins was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Janesville Craig's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Middleton, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Janesville Craig will venture away from home to square off against Madison East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Janesville Craig is facing Madison East at the right time seeing as Madison East is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Middleton, they are taking a road trip to take on Janesville Parker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Middleton knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Janesville Parker likes a good challenge.
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