After a string of three wins, Columbus Crusaders's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 19-18 to the Cincinnati Landmark Eagles. Columbus Crusaders was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cincinnati Landmark apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Columbus Crusaders still got an impressive performance from Ezekiel Bowie, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Bowie is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Columbus Crusaders didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Marcos Stoner and Austin Bauer.
Israel Marcum was his usual excellent self, picking up 155 receiving yards and a touchdown for Cincinnati Landmark. Marcum showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 50 yards. Aj Skoog was another key player, having thrown for 261 yards and onetouchdown.
Columbus Crusaders' loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-2. As for Cincinnati Landmark, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2.
Columbus Crusaders will welcome Middletown Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cincinnati Landmark, they will venture away from home to take on Noblesville L at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Cincinnati Landmark is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.5 points per game this season.
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