Football Recap: Brayden Holbrook's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Lakeland over Jimtown

By Team Reports Oct 22, 2024, 3:16am

Football Recap: Lakeland Lakers vs. Jimtown Jimmies

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Lakeland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 44-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jimtown Jimmies. That's two games in a row now that the Lakers have lost by exactly ten points.

Lakeland's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brayden Holbrook, who threw for 257 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a rushing score. Myles Edwards was Holbrook's top target, picking up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Lakeland's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Jimtown, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lakeland will square off against Garrett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Garrett will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Lakeland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jimtown, they will challenge Glenn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jimtown is facing Glenn at the right time seeing as Glenn is stuck on a six-game losing streak.

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