Cross Plains was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a blow against the Albany Lions, falling 62-12. The Buffaloes were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-12.
A big part of Albany's victory came down to the chemistry between Chip Chambers and his top target Branson Beal. Chambers threw for 343 yards and five touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes while Beal gained 129 total yards and five touchdowns. A healthy portion of Chambers' aerial production (116 yards to be exact) went to Clay Chapman, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Cross Plains' loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Albany, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cross Plains will square off against Hamlin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Albany, they will challenge Roscoe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roscoe will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Albany surely won't give up without a fight.
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