SOUTHERN TURNS THE LIGHTS OUT ON LISBON

SALINEVILLE, OH- In a regular-season clash with a potential league championship bid on the line, Lisbon faced off against Southern Local in an intense football showdown with Southern emerging as the dominant force and securing a 42-14 victory.

The scoring unfolded as follows: Southern started strong with a touchdown by Ryan Exline, who executed a 1-yard run, followed by a successful Yago Alonso kick, putting them in the lead 7-0. Frank Shagnot continued Southern’s offensive push with an 8-yard run, and Alonso’s kick made it 14-0. Lisbon answered back with Trevor Siefke’s 1-yard run, bolstered by Ben Weber’s successful kick, closing the gap to 14-7.

Southern, however, maintained their momentum with Ryan Exline’s 3-yard run, and Alonso’s kick increased their lead to 21-7. The game’s excitement continued as Markell Smith returned a punt for a stunning 60-yard touchdown, and Alonso’s kick further extended Southern’s lead to 28-7. Ryan Exline’s 9-yard run and Frank Shagnot’s 6-yard run, both followed by Alonso’s kicks, helped Southern Local continue to dominate, leading 42-7.

Lisbon managed to put some points on the board with a 23-yard pass from Trevor Siefke to Logan Stauffer, followed by Ben Weber’s successful kick, resulting in a final score of 42-14.

Key game statistics revealed Southern’s dominance, as they accumulated 28 first downs compared to Lisbon’s 14. Their rushing game was particularly formidable, gaining 413 yards on 47 attempts, while Lisbon managed 78 yards on 25 attempts. In the passing game, Lisbon led with 161 yards on 13 completions, while Southern Local had 14 yards on one completion.

Southern’s defense displayed its strength by securing an interception, credited to Richie Sloan. Both teams experienced fumbles, with one lost by Lisbon and none by Southern Local.

Penalties played a role in the game, with Lisbon accumulating 26 yards on 3 infractions, while Southern Local had 38 penalty yards on 4 fouls. In punting, Lisbon managed 3 punts for an average of 37 yards, while Southern Local did not punt during the game.

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