Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Oviedo couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were outmatched by the Pace Patriots on the road and fell 49-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Lions have suffered since September 8, 2023.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jerome Curry, who threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Donahoo also helped out with an impressive 101 receiving yards.
Ben Tyner was his usual excellent self, rushing for 152 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 167 yards and three touchdowns on only seven passes for Pace. The dominant performance gave Tyner a new career-high in rushing yards. Makael Williams also helped out as he racked up 100 rushing yards.
Oviedo's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 8-3. As for Pace, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Oviedo does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pace, they will square off against Buchholz at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Buchholz is on a four-game streak of home wins, Pace a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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