Football Recap: Anderson Raptors vs. Avon Eagles
Anderson and Avon squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Anderson had to settle for second. They fell 20-13 to the Avon Eagles. The Raptors' loss signaled the end of their 15-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why Anderson lost, don't look at Justice Burnam. Despite the final result, he rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 148 yards and a touchdown. Those 151 rushing yards gave Burnam a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Anderson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
Having lost for the first time this season, Anderson fell to 15-1. As for Avon, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 16-0.
As of now, neither Anderson nor Avon have any future games scheduled.
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