Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Tipton couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 32-28 to the Ryan Cowboys on Friday. Surprisingly, this marked the Tigers' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Despite the loss, Tipton still got an impressive performance from Kaydence Sheffield, who rushed for 47 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 71 yards and one TD. That rushing touchdown marked the first that Sheffield has punched in this season. Jj Jillah was another key player, rushing for 103 yards and one score.
Ryan was led to victory by Noah Torrez and Will Townsend. Torrez rushed for 142 yards and a pair of TDs, while Townsend picked up 62 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those 62 receiving yards gave Townsend a new career-high.
Tipton's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4. As for Ryan, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Tipton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ryan, they will head out to take on Medford at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Cowboys 14.5, the Cardinals 12.1) so any points scored will be well earned.
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