Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, South Allegheny couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 13-12 to the Ellwood City Wolverine. Having soared to a lofty 53 points in the game before, the Gladiators couldn't push the score so high this time.
South Allegheny's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Drew Cook, who picked up 144 receiving yards and a touchdown. Cook really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 96 yards. Ryan Cortes was another key signal caller, throwing for 217 yards and two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, South Allegheny's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Austin Schane and Camden Lewis, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Elijah Palmer-McCane was his usual excellent self, rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown for Ellwood City.
South Allegheny's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Ellwood City, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
South Allegheny does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ellwood City, they will face off against South Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ellwood City is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
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