It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Langston Hughes can now relate to. They fell 40-32 to the Gainesville Red Elephants on Friday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this contest were averaging 15 points allowed.
Langston Hughes' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carsyn Baker, who rushed for 93 yards and a pair of TDs. Darnell Kelly was another key passer, throwing for 173 yards and one touchdown.
Langston Hughes didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jakhari Freeman and King Garris.
KHARIM HUGHLEY was his usual excellent self, throwing for 141 yards and four TDs for Gainesville.
Having lost for the first time this season, Langston Hughes fell to 12-1. As for Gainesville, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-2.
Langston Hughes does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gainesville, they will take on Rome at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Elephants will need to watch out since the Wolves have now posted at least 31 points in their last 11 games.
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