Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Elkhart couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 14-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers on Friday. That makes it the first time this season the Lions have let down their home crowd.
Elkhart wouldn't let Fort Wayne Snider keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Elkhart can thank Londyn Johnson and Carmine Orozco for forcing both of them. With that strong performance, Orozco is now averaging an impressive 5.2 total tackles per game.
Elkhart's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-2. As for Fort Wayne Snider, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Elkhart does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Wayne Snider, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carroll is on a three-game streak of home wins, Fort Wayne Snider a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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