Elysian Fields proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 32) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Queen City Bulldogs , sneaking past 24-21. The Yellowjackets' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Nunu Kennedy was nothing short of spectacular: he picked up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Alex Simmons handled things on the ground, rushing for 102 yards and a rushing touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Elysian Fields was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Elysian Fields' win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Queen City, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Elysian Fields will face off against Hawkins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hawkins has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 176 points over their last three matchups. As for Queen City, they will take on White Oak at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. White Oak will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Queen City surely won't give up without a fight.
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