Joel Barlow proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 35) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Notre Dame Prep Lancers , sneaking past 36-34. The Falcons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Joel Barlow's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Luke Bishop, who rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Bishop's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Scott Romano was another key rusher, rushing for 76 yards and two touchdowns.
Despite the loss, Notre Dame Prep still got an impressive performance from Skyler Burgess, who picked up 202 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The win (which was Joel Barlow's third in a row) raised their record to 4-2. As for Notre Dame Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Joel Barlow wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 42-32 defeat against Killingly on the 1st. Notre Dame Prep has also already played their next matchup, a 32-2 loss against Bunnell on the 1st.
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