A well-balanced attack led Ellis over Ness City in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Ellis Railroaders blew the Ness City Eagles out of the water with a 66-20 final score. The Railroaders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 45 points or more this season.
Trenton Schartz was his usual excellent self, rushing for 181 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 98 yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Austin Lopeman got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
The win made it two in a row for Ellis and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Ness City, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Ellis will venture away from home to square off against Wichita County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wichita County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Ellis likes a good challenge. As for Ness City, they will welcome LaCrosse at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. LaCrosse is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Ness City will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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