Colton Brunell Breaks State Record for Career Rushing Yards in WIAA Playoff Game
Key points:
- Colton Brunell, a senior running back for the Columbus Cardinals, broke the state record for career rushing yards in a WIAA playoff game.
- Brunell ran for 235 yards in the game, bringing his total career mark to 6,985 yards, surpassing the previous record of 6,932 yards set in 2019.
- Brunell's achievement is a testament to the support of his team and the consistent performance of the offensive line.
Columbus High School running back Colton Brunell achieved a career milestone during a playoff victory over Brodhead/Juda. Brunell broke the Wisconsin state record for career rushing yards, surpassing former record holder Tyler Tenner. With his final play of the game resulting in a 27-yard run, Brunell reached 6,985 yards, breaking the previous record of 6,932 yards set in 2019. The achievement was recognized during the game, but Brunell had actually broken the record earlier. Columbus coaches praised the team’s efforts in helping Brunell reach this milestone.
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