Concordia Lutheran and Parish Episcopal squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Concordia Lutheran had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Panthers 49-14. While losing is never fun, the Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 311th, while the Panthers are ranked 23rd).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Parish Episcopal to victory, but perhaps none more so than Marcus Hanish, who rushed for 131 yards and one score on only 11 carries, and also picked up 30 receiving yards and one TD. Hanish's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards. Logan Lucero was another key passer, throwing for 249 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per attempt.
Concordia Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Parish Episcopal, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Concordia Lutheran does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Parish Episcopal, they will take on Prestonwood Christian at 7:34 a.m. on Friday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least 31 points in their last six games.
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