A victory for Branford just wasn't in the cards on Monday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Lafayette Hornets on the road and fell 40-7. Having soared to a lofty 34 points in the game before, the Buccaneers couldn't push the score so high this time.
When it comes to explaining why Branford lost, don't look at Maurice Vought. Despite the final result, he rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 104 yards on only five passes. Vought also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Tywan K Williamson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Lafayette, rushing for 135 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also throwing for 198 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. K Williamson's longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Tucker Higginbotham was another key player, gaining 107 total yards and a touchdown.
The loss snapped Branford's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record. As for Lafayette, they moved to 3-4 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Branford will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Jefferson County at 7:30 p.m. on October 25th. As for Lafayette, they will host Trenton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Trenton is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Lafayette will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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