Lancaster overcomes penalties to defeat Logan
Lancaster football overcame 15 penalties and two turnovers to secure a 35 22 victory over Logan on Friday night.
The Lancaster football team faced challenges against Logan on Friday, October 2nd, committing 15 penalties and turning the ball over twice. Despite these setbacks, the Golden Gales emerged victorious with a 35-22 win, marking their biggest offensive output of the season. Senior receiver Jack Pompey and running back senior Jahmeir Gordon were crucial to the team's success.
Pompey notably led an impressive drive in the second half, culminating with a 16-yard touchdown catch, becoming the first player in Lancaster history to score a touchdown in his career. Gordon delivered a stellar performance with 184 yards rushing on 26 carries and three touchdowns, including a 46-yard run that extended the lead to 35-16 with just 7 minutes and 46 seconds left on the clock.
Lancaster's coach, Jeremy McKinney, expressed frustration over the penalties, emphasizing the need for the team to learn from mistakes and strive for mental discipline. The win improved Lancaster's record to 2-5 overall and 2-1 in the Ohio Capital Conference-Buckeye Division. The team will host Reynoldsburg on October 9th.
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