Cincinnati Landmark's game back in September was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Columbus Crusaders 19-18. The win was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 583rd, while the are ranked 271st).
It was another big night for Israel Marcum, who picked up 155 receiving yards and a touchdown. He showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 50 yards. Aj Skoog was another key player, having thrown for 261 yards and onetouchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Columbus Crusaders lost, don't look at Ezekiel Bowie. Despite the final result, he rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Bowie is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Cincinnati Landmark pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Columbus Crusaders, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-2.
Cincinnati Landmark is taking a road trip to face off against Noblesville L at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Cincinnati Landmark is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.5 points per game this season. As for Columbus Crusaders, they will welcome Middletown Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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