Football Recap: Albany Lions vs. Cross Plains Buffaloes
A well-balanced attack led Albany over Cross Plains in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Albany Lions blew the Cross Plains Buffaloes out of the water with a 62-12 final score. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 28 points or more this season.
Albany had a senior duo take command as Branson Beal gained 129 total yards and five touchdowns and Chip Chambers threw for 343 yards and five touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. Those 343 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Chambers. The team also got some help courtesy of Clay Chapman, who picked up 116 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Albany pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Cross Plains, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Albany will head out to challenge Roscoe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Albany is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 43.9 points per game this season. As for Cross Plains, they will venture away from home to take on Hamlin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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