Bexley's offense rose to the challenge against a Eagles defense that boasted an average of only 16.6 points allowed on Friday. The Bexley Lions blew past the Cincinnati Landmark Eagles 34-13. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Lions just coasted through the last quarter.
Bexley was led to victory by Bren Puchta and Cameron Padmore. Puchta rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown, while Padmore rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bexley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cincinnati Landmark only rushed for 101.
Bexley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged six passes before it was all said and done. William Murray V led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Israel Marcum, who picked up 145 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Marcum is now averaging an impressive 104.8 receiving yards per game.
Bexley's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Cincinnati Landmark, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bexley will head out to take on Heath at 9:30 p.m. on Monday. Bexley is facing Heath at the right time seeing as Heath is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Cincinnati Landmark, they are taking a road trip to challenge C4 E at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cincinnati Landmark's defense has only allowed 16.6 points per game this season, so C4 E's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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