Columbus and Venice squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Columbus had to settle for second. They took a 33-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Venice Indians. The Explorers' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Venice's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gata Wilder, who rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown. Wilder was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 62 yards.
Columbus' loss dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Venice, they pushed their record up to 13-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Columbus does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Venice, they will face off against Lake Mary at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Venice knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Lake Mary likes a good challenge.
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