The Burroughs Bombers will head out to take on the Roosevelt Roughriders at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Roosevelt took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Burroughs, who comes in off a win.
Burroughs hadn't beaten Westminster Christian on the road since September 14, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Bombers walked away with a 10-3 victory over the Wildcats. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since October 9, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Spencer King
| 10/11/25 @ Westminster Christian | 108 |
| 11/09/24 vs St. Clair | 46 |
| 10/04/25 vs Priory | 43 |
| 11/02/24 vs Owensville | 42 |
| 10/26/24 vs Confluence Prep Academy/Grand Center Arts Academy | 39 |
A big part of Burroughs' win came down to the chemistry between Jack Donnelly and his top target Spencer King. Donnelly threw for 124 yards and one TD while King picked up 108 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those 108 receiving yards gave King a new career-high.
Burroughs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Sam Levy and King.
Roosevelt played against Cardinal Ritter College Prep on Friday and lost via forfeit.
Roosevelt is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. As for Burroughs, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Burroughs against Roosevelt when the teams last played back in August of 2015, as the squad secured a 77-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bombers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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