Long Reach fell victim to Atholton and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Atholton Raiders 27-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Lightning have suffered since September 22, 2023.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Tyler Bell and his top target Delbert Cowsette. Bell threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes while Cowsette picked up 189 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Cowsette's longest reception was for an incredible 88 yards. Ja'Varr Stewart made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Long Reach's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Atholton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Long Reach will square off against Oakland Mills at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Atholton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Middletown at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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