Buchtel is still winless after their match against Kenston on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 21-18 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bombers. While losing is never fun, the Griffins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 252nd, while the Bombers are ranked 101st).
Buchtel lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Daurean Johnson, who picked up 95 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Another player making a difference was Arthur Thomas, who threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns.
The critical scores for Kenston came from Toran Savransky and Kahlil Hinton.
Buchtel's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Kenston, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buchtel will head out to take on Austintown-Fitch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' defense has only allowed 11.2 points per game this season, so the Griffins' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Kenston, they will challenge Manchester at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bombers will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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