Friday just wasn't the day for Columbia's offense. They had to suffer through a 31-0 loss at the hands of the Breese Central Cougars. Having soared to a lofty 38 points in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Columbia didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mason Voegele and Logan Hicks.
Kaden Rakers was his usual excellent self, picking up 54 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 44 yards and a touchdown for Breese Central. Preston Baker also helped out by tossing the rock for 280 yards.
Columbia's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-3. As for Breese Central, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Columbia will welcome Jersey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia is facing Jersey at the right time seeing as Jersey is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Breese Central, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars takes on Herrin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Breese Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 40.9 points per game this season.
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