Seymour extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They were outmatched by the Brownstown Central Braves and fell 59-13. The Owls were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-7.
Seymour's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Traysean Hawkins, who rushed for 93 yards, and Max Coates, who rushed for 48 yards and one score. Hawkins didn't just play on offense: he also picked up 0.5 sacks and made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss). Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Alexx Milliken, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed seven in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Milliken, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
As for Brownstown Central, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 61.2 points this season.
Preston Garrison produced another solid effort rushing for 121 yards on only eight carries, while also picking up 36 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Trey Sweany, who rushed for 100 yards on only seven carries.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Seymour will face off against Jennings County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Owls will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 32.33 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Brownstown Central, they will take on Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Braves will be up against the Cubs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 40.33 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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