It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Searcy can now relate to. They came up short against the Lakeside Rams on Friday, falling 56-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Lions have suffered since November 15, 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Searcy lost, don't look at Jackson Smith. Despite the final result, he picked up 246 receiving yards and three TDs. Smith was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 57 yards.
Lakeside's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Drew Morgan, who picked up 163 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. With that strong performance, Morgan is now averaging an impressive 104.5 receiving yards per game. Jonathan Prather also helped out as he racked up 138 receiving yards.
Searcy's loss dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Lakeside, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Searcy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lakeside, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Greenbrier at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th. The Rams will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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