Milton-Union entered their game against Lehman Catholic on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Milton-Union Bulldogs fell 35-27 to the Lehman Catholic Cavaliers. Despite 189 more yards than the Cavaliers, the Bulldogs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Milton-Union lost, don't look at Payton Mayfield. Despite the final result, he picked up 152 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. That's the most rushing yards Mayfield has posted since back in September of 2023. Seth Lowry was another key rusher, gaining 158 total yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Milton-Union was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Turner Lachey continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Lehman Catholic, throwing for 280 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown. Lachey showed off some serious burst, taking off on a dash for 56 yards. Benton Verrill was Lachey's top target, picking up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Milton-Union's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Lehman Catholic, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milton-Union will play host again on Friday to welcome Troy Christian, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Milton-Union is facing Troy Christian at the right time seeing as Troy Christian is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lehman Catholic, they will welcome Miami East at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both are at an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2017, but likely not for long.
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