Football Recap: Janesville Craig Cougars vs. Madison East Purgolders
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Janesville Craig). They claimed a resounding 58-21 victory over the Madison East Purgolders on the road. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 33 points or more this season.
Leading Janesville Craig to victory were Braden Tyler and Paul Platts. Tyler rushed for 75 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries, while Platts threw for 111 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. Sam Nickols was in the mix too, providing Janesville Craig with a touchdown.
Janesville Craig now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Madison East, their loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Janesville Craig will venture away from home to face off against Janesville Parker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Janesville Craig is facing Janesville Parker at the right time seeing as Janesville Parker is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Madison East, they will head out to square off against Vel Phillips Memorial at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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