A victory for Ellet just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 35-12 to the Buchtel Griffins. While losing is never fun, the Orangemen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 542nd, while the Griffins are ranked 262nd).
Stevie Diamond was nothing short of spectacular for Buchtel: he rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, and also threw for 97 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Diamond a new career-high in rushing yards. Daurean Johnson was in the mix too, providing Buchtel with two touchdowns.
Ellet dropped their record down to 0-7 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Buchtel, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.
Ellet is taking a road trip to take on North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ellet is facing North at the right time seeing as North is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Buchtel, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Garfield at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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