There was early excitement for Alief Taylor after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was Alief Elsik who ended up claiming the real prize. The Alief Taylor Lions fell just short of the Alief Elsik Rams by a score of 30-27. That's two games in a row now that the Lions have lost by exactly three points.
Alief Taylor's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan Gray, who threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Dylan Harris was Gray's top target, picking up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Alief Taylor wouldn't let Alief Elsik keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Alief Taylor can thank Caruth McCormick and Kamryn Johnson for forcing both of them.
Alief Taylor is on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9. As for Alief Elsik, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.
Alief Taylor does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Alief Elsik, they will take on Katy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Katy will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Alief Elsik surely won't give up without a fight.
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