It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact the Benjamin Russell Wildcats can now relate to. They fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 31-28. Benjamin Russell's loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why Benjamin Russell lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is Malcolm Simmons. Despite the final result, he picked up 152 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Simmons was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 60 yards.
Pike Road's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mike Jones, who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan King also deserves a shout-out for his two touchdowns.
Benjamin Russell's defeat dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Pike Road, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 11-2.
Benjamin Russell does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Pike Road is on the road again on Friday and play against Saraland at 7:00 p.m. on December 1st. One thing working in Saraland's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the field this season.
