Galena's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They took down the Baxter Springs Lions 36-20. Considering the Bulldogs' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Isaiah Main, who rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 214 yards on 17 of 30 attempts. Those 56 rushing yards gave Main a new career-high. Sam Weaver was in the mix too, providing Baxter Springs with a touchdown.
The win got Galena back to even at 4-4. As for Baxter Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Galena will square off against Silver Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Baxter Springs, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Frontenac at 7:00 p.m. Frontenac will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Baxter Springs surely won't give up without a fight.
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