Clinton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. The contest between them and the Oak Grove Panthers wasn't particularly close, with the Clinton Cardinals falling 33-18. The Cardinals lost against the Panthers in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 49-6 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Clinton lost, don't look at Kanden Lafarge. Despite the final result, he threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Clinton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Will Golder and Brody Barnhart. Golder is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Oak Grove found their leader in underclassman Mason Morris, who picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss). Noah Spencer was another key player, gaining 85 total yards and a touchdown.
Clinton's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Oak Grove, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Clinton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 20-6 win against Versailles on the 4th. Oak Grove has also already played their next game, a 44-0 victory against Center on the 4th.
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