Atherton and Bowling Green squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Atherton had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 40-22 to the Bowling Green Purples. The Ravens' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
A big part of Bowling Green's victory came down to the chemistry between Deuce Bailey and his top target Trevy Barber. Bailey threw for 259 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt while Barber picked up 95 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Barber has been hot , having posted two or more receiving touchdowns the last seven times he's played. Jaxen Smith was another key player, picking up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Atherton's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-3. As for Bowling Green, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-2.
Atherton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bowling Green, they will take on South Warren at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in South Warren's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests.
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