Football Recap: Lucas Kirk Key Part of a Team Effort in Panthers Win

By Team Reports Nov 24, 2024, 1:53pm

Football Recap: Burlingame Panthers vs. Piedmont Hills Pirates

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It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Burlingame had no problem doing just that on Friday. They skirted past the Piedmont Hills Pirates 14-12. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.

Burlingame's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lucas Kirk, who rushed for 142 yards. That's the most rushing yards Kirk has posted since back in October. Cole Hardtke also helped out as he racked up 105 rushing yards.

Burlingame was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.

Burlingame wouldn't let Piedmont Hills keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Burlingame can thank Kirk and Jake Flood for forcing both of them.

Burlingame's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Piedmont Hills, with the defeat, they broke their eight-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-3.

Burlingame will square off against Sacred Heart Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Piedmont Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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