Travis has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.2 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell to the Taylor Ducks 42-36. The Rebels' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Taylor's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Laurence, who threw for 228 yards and five touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes. Andrias Fisher helped Laurence out on the ground, rushing for 145 yards and a touchdown.
Travis' defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Taylor, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Travis will face off against Canyon Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Travis knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Canyon Lake likes a good challenge. As for Taylor, they will square off against Somerset at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Somerset will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Taylor surely won't give up without a fight.
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