Matoaca and L.C. Bird squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Matoaca had to settle for second. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 17-16 to the L.C. Bird Skyhawks. The game was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Warriors couldn't quite close it out.
Even if they lost, Matoaca's defense still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Victor Afolabi was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself.
L.C. Bird's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Corey Holland, who rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown. Holland's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 161 rushing yards.
Matoaca's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-2. As for L.C. Bird, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Matoaca does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for L.C. Bird, they will take on Fleming on Friday. Fleming is coming into the match with five straight victories on the road, so L.C. Bird will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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