Football Recap: Birmingham Patriots vs. Gardena Panthers
With a playoff game on the line, Birmingham rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 42-19 margin over the Gardena Panthers. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won six matches by 23 points or more so far this season.
Dredon Fowles was his usual excellent self, rushing for 201 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 88-yard run. Kevin Hawkins was another key player, rushing for 61 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Birmingham wouldn't let Gardena keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Birmingham can thank Isaiah Willoughby and Raylen Worthen for forcing both of them. Worthen also made eight total tackles, which is notable because Birmingham is 4-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 2-3 otherwise.
Birmingham's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-4. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 48.3 points. As for Gardena, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-4.
Birmingham will challenge Narbonne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Narbonne will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Birmingham surely won't give up without a fight. Gardena does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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