If All Saints Episcopal was riding high fresh off their 49-0 takedown of Detroit last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Trojans were dealt a 71-27 loss at the hands of the Life Oak Cliff Lions on Thursday. The loss put an end to the Trojans' undefeated start to the season.
Despite the loss, All Saints Episcopal still got an impressive performance from Manny Mizer, who threw for 100 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 60 yards on only eight carries. Mizer got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 55 yards. Sawyer Buske also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Even if they lost, All Saints Episcopal's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Nate Mienk, Cole Phillips, and Marley Gonzalez, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Life Oak Cliff found their leader in sophomore Camren Phillips, who threw for 361 yards and six TDs while picking up 15.7 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 107 yards and three scores on only 12 carries. Jatavion Smith-Adams was another key player, gaining 185 total yards and a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, All Saints Episcopal fell to 2-1. As for Life Oak Cliff, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Coming up, All Saints Episcopal is taking a road trip to square off against Cumby at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. As for Life Oak Cliff, they will look to defend their home field on the 19th against Carter-Riverside at 7:30 p.m.
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