In a district matchup Friday, October 3, Madrid football came up just short against Lynnville-Sully, falling 15-6 on the road at Lynnville-Sully Football Field.
The Hawks struck early, scoring 8 points in the first quarter and held that lead through halftime.
Madrid responded in the third quarter with a touchdown run from quarterback Chase Perkins, trimming the deficit to 8-6.
Perkins finished with 49 rushing yards on 12 carries and the team’s lone score, while also going 6-for-13 passing for 39 yards.
Madrid’s momentum was halted in the fourth quarter when Lynnville-Sully added another touchdown to seal the win.
Easton Halverson contributed 32 rushing yards on 11 carries, and Will Atkinson added 28 yards on 8 carries.
Emerson Bridgewater led the receiving corps with 3 catches for 36 yards.
On defense, Terrin Lawrenson led the charge with 7.5 tackles and 3 tackles for loss, while Brady Springer added 7 tackles.
Halverson also made an impact with 6 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss, and Logan Bogardus and Kolbie Owens each recorded an interception.
Lynnville-Sully improved to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in district play, while Madrid dropped to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in the district.
Madrid will look to bounce back on Friday, October 10, traveling to face Martensdale-St. Mary’s (2-4 overall, 1-4 district).
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Jill Lutz reporting
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