It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Linden-McKinley can now relate to. They took a 21-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Athens Bulldogs on Friday. The Panthers' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Came'Ron Gunnell Jr made two total tackles and defended a pass.
Jaiden Ashford was his top target, making four total tackles.
Athens' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leo Martin, who picked up 49 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Martin also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making eight total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception. Alex Pero was another key back, rushing for 151 yards while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
Linden-McKinley's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Athens, they pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Linden-McKinley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Athens, they will take on Steubenville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Steubenville will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Athens surely won't give up without a fight.
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