After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three games, London finally came back down to earth on Friday. They were outmatched by the Goliad Tigers and fell 61-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Pirates in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost four in a row.
Alex Manning threw for 151 yards and one touchdown. Maddox Jennings was his top target, picking up 87 receiving yards.
London's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-3. As for Goliad, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. London will face off against Edna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Goliad, they will take on Orange Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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