It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact the Albany Hornets can now relate to. They took a serious blow against Plaquemine on Friday, falling 45-0. Albany's defeat continues a unfortunate trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Plaquemine's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brandon Smith led the charge by rushing for 123 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Smith was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 65 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyrese Mosby, who rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Albany has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Plaquemine, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 9-2.
Albany does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Plaquemine is on the road again on Friday and play against Iowa. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Louisiana (Iowa is ranked 85th, while Plaquemine is ranked 104th).
