Pontiac was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers 46-14. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 416th, while the Panthers are ranked 135th).
Robert Boyd-Meents continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also catching a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Boyd-Meents now rushed for 110 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Bryar Cosgrove also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Pontiac's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Pontiac will face off against Monticello at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monticello will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Pontiac surely won't give up without a fight. As for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, they will challenge Rantoul at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Paxton-Buckley-Loda's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Rantoul's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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