The Washburn Rural Blues defeated the East Aces 35-28 in a Class 6A playoff game on Friday night in Wichita, Kansas. The Blues got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions. The Aces fought back to tie the game at 14-14 in the second quarter, but the Blues took a 21-14 lead into halftime.
- What it is: Varsity Football
- Matchup: East Aces vs. Washburn Rural Blues
- Game Type: Playoff
- Bracket: 2023 Kansas High School Football Playoff Brackets: KSHSAA – Class 6A
- Time: Friday Nov 10, 2023, 7:00 PM (Local Time)
- Locations: East High School – Wichita, KS
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The Blues extended their lead to 35-14 in the third quarter, but the Aces refused to give up. They scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to cut the Blues’ lead to 35-28, but they were unable to complete the comeback.
The Blues’ offense was led by running back Junior Johnson, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Senior Smith threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns. The Aces’ offense was led by wide receiver Junior Williams, who caught eight passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
The Blues’ defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions. The Aces’ defense also played well, holding the Blues to 350 yards of total offense.
The Blues will advance to the next round of the Class 6A playoffs, where they will face the winner of the Shawnee Mission East vs. Lawrence game.
Analysis
The Washburn Rural Blues were the better team in this game. They were more physical on both sides of the ball, and they made fewer mistakes. The Blues’ offense was able to run the ball effectively, and they also had a big play passing game. The Blues’ defense was able to force four turnovers, and they held the Aces to 350 yards of total offense.
The East Aces fought hard in this game, but they simply weren’t good enough to beat the Blues. The Aces’ offense was able to move the ball at times, but they made too many mistakes. The Aces’ defense also played well, but they couldn’t stop the Blues’ running game.
Prediction
I predict that the Washburn Rural Blues will win the next round of the Class 6A playoffs and advance to the state semifinals. The Blues are a very good team, and they are playing with a lot of confidence.
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