University Liggett and Leslie squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but University Liggett had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Leslie Blackhawks by a score of 23-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Knights have suffered since September 22, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why University Liggett lost, don't look at Nikkos Davis. Despite the final result, he threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns. Davis didn't just play on offense: he also made 14 total tackles and defended three passes. 125 of Davis' passing yards were hauled in by Julius Barnett Jr.
University Liggett didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gary Stacy and Barnett Jr.
Leslie's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joel Cranmore, who rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 156 yards and a touchdown. Evan Dexter also helped out as he racked up 111 rushing yards.
The defeat snapped University Liggett's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-4 record. As for Leslie, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
As of now, neither University Liggett nor Leslie have any future games scheduled.
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