Stanton blown out at home by Lutheran High Northeast

The Stanton Football Team lost 49-6 at home to Lutheran High Northeast Friday night.

The Eagles led 14-0 after one, and outscored the Mustangs 14-6 in the second quarter to take a 28-6 lead into the locker room.

LHNE shutout Stanton 14-0 in the third quarter to go up 42-6 at the end of the third quarter.

The Eagles blanked the Mustangs 7-0 in the fourth quarter.

Marcus Spotanski was 5-11 passing for 119 yards and a touchdown.

Beau Wilke hauled in one pass for 66 yards, which was a touchdown.

Sutton Pohlman registered 14 tackles while Gauge Erickson had 9. Wilke and Ashton Flood made 7 apiece.

Stanton totaled 182 yards of offense, 119 coming on the ground.

Really tough night out for the Mustangs. I'm sure losing in this way is not something Stanton is used to.

The Mustangs (2-3) host Crofton (3-2) Friday night.

The Warriors lost 42-0 at home to Ponca this past Friday night.

I feel Stanton has a shot in this game, and has a real opportunity to come away with a victory.

I view the Mustangs as the type of team that is capable of getting over tough losses quickly.

Stanton has to win out from here on out if they want to make the playoffs though.

The Mustangs can't lose another game of their playoff hopes are more than likely dashed.

Spotanski has to pass the ball well, and Stanton has to get their run game going against Crofton.

The Warriors are always known for their toughness and physicality, and I'm sure Crofton's defensive line will be stout.

The Mustangs have to come out and play smashmouth football, and take it to the Warriors for four quarters.

Stanton has to be flat out upset by what transpired last week, and has to do something about it.

The Mustangs can play better than they did against the Eagles, and I'm sure they know it.

Stanton's players have to be accountable for mistakes, and must correct them as quickly as possible.

The Mustangs have to be able to run the ball, put up more points on the board, and do a better job on defense if they hope to win Friday night.

Stanton has to come out and play with Stanton pride, and must show lots of resolve and moxie.

The Mustangs have to be ready to play a complete game for four quarters, and play with the heart of a champion.

Stanton is having a down year, sure, but so is Crofton, and so something has to give in this game.

The Mustangs have to simply believe and think "why not us?" when it comes to winning this game.

Stanton has to play with a chip on their shoulder as well as the drive, guts, glory, and determination to win.

The Mustangs have to think and dream big, and lay everything out on the line Friday night.

This is a pivotal and critical game for the playoffs and district race. It's do or die for Stanton.