Havana couldn't quite beat Abingdon/Avon on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 27-point defeat they were dealt last Friday. The Havana Ducks fell just short of the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes by a score of 36-34. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Ducks of the 14-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Havana lost, don't look at Kaden Olson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 223 yards and a touchdown while completing 76.2% of his passes. Those 76 rushing yards gave Olson a new career-high. Cayden Green was another key player, gaining 145 total yards.
Havana is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. As for Abingdon/Avon, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-3.
Havana will head out to challenge Monmouth United at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Havana is facing Monmouth United at the right time seeing as Monmouth United is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Abingdon/Avon, they will be playing at home against Elmwood/Brimfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elmwood/Brimfield is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Abingdon/Avon will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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