Football Game Recap: Austin Packers vs. Faribault Falcons

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The Austin Packers''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their seventh straight loss. They fell 22-14 to Faribault. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Austin in their matchups with Faribault: they've now lost three in a row.

When it comes to explaining why Austin lost, one person who can't be blamed is Garlo Gee. Despite the final result, he rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown.

Austin's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their overall record down to 1-8. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 8.8 points per game. As for Faribault, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.

Austin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Faribault will head out on the road to face off against Kasson-Mantorville at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Kasson-Mantorville will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.