Washburn Rural took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They blew past the Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds 42-21. Given the Blues' advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Thunderbirds are ranked 83rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Several Thunderbirds players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Aiden Scott, who threw for 322 yards and two touchdowns. David Wakes helped Scott out on the ground, rushing for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Washburn Rural will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Blue Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Washburn Rural is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Shawnee Heights, they will take on West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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