Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Guntersville couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 35-28 to the Leeds Greenwave on Friday. The matchup was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Wildcats couldn't quite close it out.
Conner Nelson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 176 yards and four touchdowns, while also throwing for 153 yards and a touchdown while completing 87.5% of his passes for Leeds. Nelson has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Taylon Gaiter was Nelson's top target, picking up 138 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Guntersville's defeat dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Leeds, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Guntersville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Leeds, they will face off against Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fairview will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Leeds surely won't give up without a fight.
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