Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Unioto couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were dealt a 47-14 defeat at the hands of the New Lexington Panthers on Friday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Shermans, who until this matchup were averaging 8.25 points allowed.
Although Unioto took the loss, they still got scores from Jack Welch and Jonah Renner.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed eight in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Welch, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
New Lexington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tyson Spicer led the charge by picking up 93 receiving yards and two scores, while also throwing for 27 yards and one touchdown. Spicer was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 56 yards. Paul Stenson was another key rusher, rushing for 117 yards and one TD.
Having lost for the first time this season, Unioto fell to 11-1. As for New Lexington, the win made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 11-1.
Unioto does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for New Lexington, they will take on Indian Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Panthers 10.6, the Braves 12.1) so any points scored will be well earned.
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