Madison came up just short in a district matchup on Friday falling to Flinthills 46-22.
The Bulldogs through an interception that was returned for a touchdown 90 seconds into the game. The turnover would be the first of five on the night for Madison.
Flinthills would take a 20-8 end of first quarter lead after two touchdown passes from Tripp Carney. The bulldogs score came from Mason McDonald. McDonald would add another rushing touchdown in the second quarter, followed by a Flinthills touchdown by Charles Farris. Cooper Luthi pulled the Bulldogs within 26-22 with 2:37 to play in the half, with a 50 yard touchdown rush.
Trailing 26-22 at the half, Madison was unable to come up with an answer to the Mustang attack, as Flinthills held the Bulldogs at bay on offense while adding two rushing touchdowns from Beau Hall, and another score from Farris.
With the loss, Madison falls to 6-2 and finishes third in the district. Flinthills, first victory over Madison since 1983, improves to 6-2 and finished runner-up in the disctrict to Marmaton Valley.
Hall led all rushers with 213 yards, while Luthi lead Madison with 82 yards.
Other Area Scores
Chase County 54 Pleasanton 6
Lebo 46 Rural Vista 0
Olpe 54 Uniontown 14
Wakefield 76 Hartford 50
Waverly 56 Goessel 30
Cair Paravel 54 Northern Heights 14
Burlingame 30 Herington 28
Silver Lake 42 Osage City 0
MDCV 51 Southern Coffey County 6
Riley County 22 Council Grove 21
