The Elyria Christian High School Eagles lost their final regular season game 47-33 to Centre (one of the top teams in the district) Thursday night at Lost Springs.
The score was tied 7-7 after one quarter. Centre led at halftime 19-13. The Cougars outscored the Eagles 20-7 in the third quarter to take a 40-20 lead. The Eagles cut the final deficit with a 13-7 final period.
The Eagles, playing their first year of football, finished the regular season with a 3-5 record.
The Centre Cougars improved to 5-3.
Elyria Christian and Centre will compete in the Kansas Six-Man football playoffs, which begin next Thursday.
