It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Paxton-Buckley-Loda had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Monmouth-Roseville Titans out 22-20. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Robert Boyd-Meents was his usual excellent self, rushing for 159 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Monmouth-Roseville's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Payton Thompson, who rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, and Landon Montroy, who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Montroy has posted since back in September of 2023.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Monmouth-Roseville, their loss dropped their record down to 8-2.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda will welcome Durand/Pecatonica at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Durand/Pecatonica's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games. Monmouth-Roseville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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