If Hamburg was feeling good fresh off their 56-28 takedown of Dumas last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lions fell 62-54 to the Magnolia Panthers on Friday. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Hamburg lost, don't look at Nikel Lewis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 311 yards and five TDs while picking up 13.0 yards per carry, and also picked up 41 receiving yards and one touchdown. Lewis was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 62 yards. Kaeden Thomas was another key player, throwing for 164 yards and a pair of TDs.
Magnolia's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamaijha Marshall, who rushed for 153 yards and one score while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of John Curry, who rushed for 83 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hamburg fell to 2-1. As for Magnolia, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Hamburg and Magnolia will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lions are set to take on their familiar foe Monticello at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Magnolia will face off against rival Arkansas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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