Springfield and Wickliffe squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Springfield had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Blue Devils by a score of 17-15. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since August 22nd.
Despite the loss, Springfield saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Alex Caldwell rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Caldwell showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 53 yards.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Wickliffe, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Springfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wickliffe, they will venture away from home to challenge Kirtland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Blue Devils 14.5, the Hornets 7.3) so any points scored will be well earned.
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