Chelsea and Pelham pushed the score to 36-33 the last time they played Pelham, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Hornets took a 19-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 40 points in the game before, the Hornets couldn't push the score so high this time.
Chase Stracener
| 09/05/25 vs Pelham | 100 |
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Chelsea's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Morgan Barnes, who rushed for 89 yards and one score on only eight carries, and Chase Stracener, who rushed for 100 yards. Stracener's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Chelsea didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jamari Gilchrist and Stracener.
Pelham's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tristen Rutledge, who rushed for 120 yards and one TD. Marcus Arnold was another key player, picking up 79 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Chelsea fell to 2-1. As for Pelham, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Coincidentally, Chelsea and Pelham will both be playing Calera the next time they take the field. The Panthers will host the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Hornets will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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