Republic and Helias squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Republic had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Helias Crusaders by a score of 24-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since October 13, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Republic lost, don't look at Preston Mccracken. Despite the final result, he rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns. Mccracken showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 53 yards. Izaiah Hull handled things on the ground, rushing for 126 yards.
Republic moved to 10-3 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak. As for Helias, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Republic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Helias, they and Lafayette are set to duel on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Lafayette: 11.4, Helias: 13.9) so any points scored will be well earned.
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