After flying high against South last Friday, Salina Central came back down to earth. The Salina Central Mustangs and the Arkansas City Bulldogs were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Salina Central Mustangs suffered a 31-30 defeat. Despite 200 more yards than the Bulldogs, the Mustangs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Salina Central lost, don't look at Keaton Smith. Despite the final result, he rushed for 211 yards while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Smith a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Jack Gordon, who threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Salina Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arkansas City only rushed for 25.
Bryan Wilson was nothing short of spectacular for Arkansas City: he picked up 139 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Salina Central's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1. As for Arkansas City, the victory snapped their losing streak at eight games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salina Central will take on Haysville Campus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Arkansas City, they will square off against Andover Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Arkansas City is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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