Buchtel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a blow against the Austintown-Fitch Falcons, falling 44-7. While losing is never fun, the Griffins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 179th, while the Falcons are ranked 38th).
Stevie Diamond threw for 65 yards and a touchdown on only six passes.
Demetrice Coates was his top target, picking up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Buchtel's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Austintown-Fitch, their victory was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buchtel will square off against Firestone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Buchtel is facing Firestone at the right time seeing as Firestone is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Austintown-Fitch, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Ursuline at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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