Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Fennimore Golden Eagles by a score of 40-38. Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fennimore apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Parker Mullen, who picked up 176 receiving yards, and also rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Another back making a difference was Nick Reddington, who gained 123 total yards and two touchdowns.
Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Kaden Duerr, Blake Lawrence, and Mullen picked up one apiece. Duerr also set a new season high mark in passing yards with 384.
Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg's loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Fennimore, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2.
Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg will welcome Darlington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Darlington's defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so Benton/Scales Mound IL/Shullsburg's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fennimore, they will head out on the road to square off against Galena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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