Football Recap: General McLane Lancers vs. Clearfield Bison
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, General McLane couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They and the Clearfield Bison were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but they suffered a 27-26 loss. The game marked the Lancers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why General McLane lost, don't look at Isaac Zietz. Despite the final result, he threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 60 yards. Teige Berger was another key player, gaining 147 total yards and a touchdown.
Clearfield had a senior duo take command as Brady Collins rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry and Carter Freeland rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Collins' rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 15th straight game with at least 117 rushing yards dating back to last season.
General McLane's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Clearfield, they pushed their record up to 12-0 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
General McLane does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Clearfield, they are taking a road trip to face off against Thomas Jefferson at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Thomas Jefferson will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Clearfield surely won't give up without a fight.
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