Triton Central and Lapel squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Triton Central had to settle for second. They fell 27-17 to the Lapel Bulldogs. The Tigers' defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Triton Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Brayden Whitlow.
It was another big night for Devin Craig, who threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns for Lapel. Craig is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Cripe, who picked up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Triton Central's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Lapel, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Triton Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lapel, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Indianapolis Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. Indianapolis Lutheran knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine contests -- so hopefully Lapel likes a good challenge.
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