After flying high against Section last Friday, Appalachian came back down to earth. The Appalachian Eagles came up short against the Spring Garden Panthers on Friday, falling 46-21. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite the loss, Appalachian still got an impressive performance from Braden Gilliland, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown. Gilliland's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Appalachian's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2. As for Spring Garden, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Appalachian will look to defend their home field on Friday against Ragland at 7:00 p.m. Ragland will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Appalachian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Spring Garden, they will head out to take on Gaylesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spring Garden is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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