Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Cottondale couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They and the Lafayette Hornets were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but they suffered a 43-42 loss. Despite 128 more yards than Lafayette, Cottondale couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Several Hornets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Trashonn Collins, who picked up 245 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Cameron Odom, who threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 14.0 yards per attempt.
Even though they lost, Cottondale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 236 rushing yards in 21 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Cottondale wouldn't let Lafayette keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cottondale can thank Payton Holt and Preston Meade for forcing both of them.
Tywan K Williamson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Lafayette, rushing for 87 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Murphy was K Williamson's top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The defeat snapped Cottondale's winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 9-1 record. As for Lafayette, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-4.
Cottondale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lafayette, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Hawthorne at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Lafayette's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five games.
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