Friday just wasn't the day for Sparta/Steeleville's offense. They were beaten by the Chester Yellowjackets 27-0 on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 36 points in the game before, the Bulldogs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Chester's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trayton Peters, who threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 40 yards. Tashawn Palacio was another key player, picking up 103 receiving yards and one score.
Sparta/Steeleville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Chester, their record now sits at 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sparta/Steeleville will welcome Red Bud at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Musketeers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Chester, they will face off against Wesclin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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