Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, New Hope couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 50-41 to the Canton Tigers on Friday. The Trojans have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Canton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Joseph Gray out in front who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Gray's longest rush was for an incredible 78 yards. Ty Greenwood was another key receiver, picking up 148 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
New Hope's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-3. As for Canton, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
New Hope does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Canton, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Cleveland Central at 7:00 p.m. Cleveland Central will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Canton surely won't give up without a fight.
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