It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Columbus Grove can now relate to. They were outmatched by the Marion Local Flyers on the road and fell 41-6. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak.
Columbus Grove's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Trenton Barraza, who rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown, and Gavin Barraza, who picked up 62 receiving yards. Trenton is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season.
Columbus Grove wouldn't let Marion Local keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Columbus Grove can thank Trevon Baxter and Layton Blankemeyer for forcing both of them.
Having lost for the first time this season, Columbus Grove fell to 14-1. As for Marion Local, they pushed their record up to 15-0 with the victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season.
Columbus Grove does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marion Local, they are taking a road trip to challenge Hillsdale at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Hillsdale will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Marion Local surely won't give up without a fight.
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