Huntsville lost a close one when they played two weeks ago but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They lost 38-13 to the Austin Black Bears. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Black Bears are ranked 24th).
When it comes to explaining why Huntsville lost, don't look at Marlin Jones. Despite the final result, he rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Jones really tore up the turf during one magnificent 79-yard run.
Even though they lost, Huntsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 163 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
A big part of Austin's victory came down to the chemistry between Jl Davis and his top target Jaxon Potter. Davis threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes while Potter picked up 145 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Potter didn't just play on offense: he also made a tackle and defended four passes. Another back making a difference was Kenneth Joshua Jr, who rushed for 86 yards on only eight carries.
Huntsville's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Austin, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Huntsville has already played their next game, a 42-0 victory against Albertville on the 11th. As for Austin, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-28 win against Bob Jones on the 11th.
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