Skyline's game on Friday was all tied up 13-13 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They and the Crowley Eagles were almost perfectly matched up, but the Raiders suffered a 33-32 loss. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Several Raiders players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Temiloluwa Akinola, who threw for 256 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 34 yards. Tanard Counter was another key player, gaining 161 total yards and a touchdown.
Skyline didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Major Jones and Nickie Lewis. Lewis got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Kenyen Cotton was nothing short of spectacular for Crowley: he rushed for 293 yards and three scores while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Antayvious Ellis, who picked up 99 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Skyline and nudges their season record down to 0-2. As for Crowley, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Looking ahead, Skyline will take on Cedar Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Raiders' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Crowley, they will square off against Tyler Legacy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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