Lockland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They and the Dayton Christian WARRIORS were almost perfectly matched up, but the Lockland Panthers suffered a 35-34 loss. One positive for the Panthers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Lockland's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mouhamed Tall, who rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Tall a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Davae Andrews-Glover, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Lockland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 216 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Lockland wouldn't let Dayton Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lockland can thank Myliki Williamson and Hollis Hill for forcing both of them.
Dayton Christian found their leader in underclassman Jacob Culter, who rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns.
Lockland's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Dayton Christian, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lockland will welcome St. Bernard-Elmwood Place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lockland will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Dayton Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Peebles at 7:00 p.m. Dayton Christian is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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