Four area teams played home games last Friday, with Southern Coffey County and Yates Center on the road. The area went 3-2 with the Southern Coffey County game being ruled a no-contest.
Iola falls late to Prairie View
Iola squandered a 20-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter against Prairie View.A late 25-yard field goal by the Buffalos won the game for Prairie View 23-20. Iola quarterback Landon Weide threw two touchdowns and Brett Willis ran another in for the Mustangs.
Iola sits at 2-4 and will travel to undefeated Girard this Friday night. The Mustangs have two games remaining before postseason play begins.
Humboldt takes care of business vs. Jayhawk-Linn
Humboldt accounted for 609 yards against Jayhawk-Linn in their 62-18 win. Quarterback Gavin Page had another big week, completing five passes for 83 yards and a score. But it was Page’s rushing attack that made the difference. Page ran for 247 yards and three touchdowns. Trey Sommer ran for 174 yards and three touchdowns.
This week, Humboldt travels to Wellsvile in a game certain to play a large role in determining who wins their Class 2A district.
Yates Center falls in big-time matchup
Yates Center was undefeated heading into their matchup with Sedan. That all changed after a 56-8 loss. Yates Center’s only points came in the second quarter. The game was stopped in the third due to the mercy rule.
Next up is a home game against Marmaton Valley, 4-2. The game should be a great offensive showcase for both teams.
Marmaton Valley wins shootout against Oswego
Marmaton Valley and Oswego set a new Kansas eight-man scoring record in a 106-98 homecoming win for the Wildcats. Quincy Adams scored the tie-breaking touchdown with six seconds left, one of Adams’ five touchdowns on the night.
Freshman wide receiver Jaedon Granere accounted for eight touchdowns in the affair. Next up for the 4-2 Wildcats is a home date with Yates Center.
Crest bests Chetopa in shortened game
Crest’s offense was rolling Friday in their 54-8 victory in Chetopa. Play was stopped after the first half. Lancers running back Holden Barker ran for 214 yards and five scores as Crest moves to 3-3 on the season.
