Football Recap: Murray Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Nov 16, 2024, 5:59pm

Football Recap: Murray Tigers vs. Owensboro Catholic Aces

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Murray and Owensboro Catholic squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Murray had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Owensboro Catholic Aces 49-14. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Aces apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2020.

Brady Atwell continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Owensboro Catholic, rushing for 53 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 224 yards and three touchdowns. Miles Edge was another key player, gaining 155 total yards and a touchdown.

Murray has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-4 record this season. As for Owensboro Catholic, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.

Murray does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Owensboro Catholic, they will challenge Mayfield on Friday. Owensboro Catholic is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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