Football Recap: Atlanta Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

By Team Reports Nov 18, 2024, 1:50pm

Football Recap: Atlanta Rabbits vs. Winnsboro Raiders

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Atlanta and Winnsboro squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Atlanta had to settle for second. They lost 42-21 to the Winnsboro Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rabbits of the 30-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.

Atlanta's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Peyton Harrison, who threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and Jayden Riley, who picked up 164 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Riley was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 68 yards.

Atlanta's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Winnsboro, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.

Atlanta does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Winnsboro, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Palmer at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Palmer knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine contests -- so hopefully Winnsboro likes a good challenge.

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