Evans and Buchholz squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Evans had to settle for second. They came up short against the Buchholz Bobcats, falling 42-21. Despite 62 more yards than the Bobcats, the Trojans couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Evans still got an impressive performance from Nazir Mcmillan, who threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns. Evans also got a significant boost from Li'Darious Pryor, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 85 yards.
A big part of Buchholz's win came down to the chemistry between Trace Johnson and his top target Dj Hicks. Johnson threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes while Hicks picked up 152 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Hicks' longest reception was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Evans' loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-5. As for Buchholz, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-3.
Evans does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Buchholz has already played their next match, a 34-24 win against Pace on the 22nd.
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