Girard scored first but ultimately less than Columbus in their matchup on Friday. They took a 42-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Titans. While the Trojans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Titans 8-0 in the first quarter.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Columbus to victory, but perhaps none more so than Braun Stone, who rushed for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. The game marked Stone's fifth in a row with at least one rushing touchdown. Cole Howard was another key player, throwing for 144 yards and 3 TDs.
This is the second loss in a row for Girard and nudges their season record down to 4-2. Columbus (5-1) has been on a roll lately: they've now won six of their last eight games, dating back to last year.
Coming up, Girard will host Parsons on Friday. As for Columbus, they are taking a road trip to take on Frontenac at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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