Edwin O. Smith's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They pulled ahead with a 21-20 photo finish over the Bristol Eastern Lancers. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Edwin O. Smith's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sean Podosek led the charge by throwing for 126 yards and two touchdowns while completing 84.2% of his passes, and also rushing for 39 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Bristol Eastern lost, don't look at Lincoln Bashaw. Despite the final result, he rushed for 198 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Bashaw is now averaging an impressive 101.4 rushing yards per game.
With the win, Edwin O. Smith broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-5. As for Bristol Eastern, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
Edwin O. Smith wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 42-0 defeat against Wethersfield on the 8th. Bristol Eastern has also already played their next contest, a 20-0 victory against Middletown on the 8th.
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