A victory for Polson just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 45-23 to the Hamilton Broncs. The Pirates have struggled against the Broncs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Holden Emerson, who threw for 171 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Emerson didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles and defended a pass. Polson also got help from Cason Graham, who showed off his sure hands for 112 receiving yards.
Hamilton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brayden Lanser, who rushed for 176 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Lanser is becoming a predictor of Hamilton's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 0-5 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jackson Lubke, who picked up 141 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Polson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Hamilton, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-6 record.
As of now, neither Polson nor Hamilton have any future games scheduled.
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