Delta and Wellington squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Delta had to settle for second. They fell to the Wellington Eagles 27-23. The Panthers' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Cash Altschwager continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Wellington, rushing for 220 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Altschwager didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging two interceptions. Another player making a difference was Tanner Gray, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Delta's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Wellington, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Delta does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wellington, they will take on Strasburg at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Wellington has won eight straight at home dating back to last season, while Strasburg won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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