Stockbridge had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Leslie Blackhawks, falling 44-22. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-8.
Despite the defeat, Stockbridge had strong showings from Noah Sandecki, who rushed for 151 yards and one score, and Brandon Hamlett, who rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 61 yards.
Joel Cranmore went supernova For Leslie., throwing for 308 yards and five TDs while picking up 15.4 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 71 yards and one touchdown. That's the most passing yards Cranmore has posted since back in September of 2024. Jackson Fossitt also helped out as he racked up 124 receiving yards.
Stockbridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 39-24 loss against Centreville on the 5th. As for Leslie, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 34-8 victory against Addison on the 5th.
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