After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Avon, Burke was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Sunshine Bible Academy Crusaders 64-38. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kaleb Schonebaum was his usual excellent self, rushing for 276 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 114 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Gentry Bartling, who rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Burke was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 518 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Burke's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Sunshine Bible Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Burke will host Scotland/Menno at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sunshine Bible Academy, they will head out to square off against Iroquois/Lake Preston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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