It was a good run, but Baker unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They and the Zion Chapel Rebels were almost perfectly matched up, but the Baker Gators suffered a 21-20 defeat.
Baker's loss came despite strong showings from Daltyne (Layne) Cato (Brewer) and Cavin Wilks. Cato (Brewer) rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, while Wilks rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Cato (Brewer) is now averaging an impressive 101.1 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Baker was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 263 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Baker's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Zion Chapel, with the win, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4.
Baker wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 36-26 defeat against Freeport on the 18th. Zion Chapel has also already played their next game, a 35-0 victory against Calhoun on the 18th.
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