Football Recap: Dee Carruthers Key Part of Team Effort in Patriots Win + How To Watch

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Previous Games

10/03/25 - Home	35-20 W
09/29/23 - Home	0-48 L
03/27/21 - Away	0-22 L
10/04/19 - Home	26-28 L
09/28/18 - Away	13-49 L
+ 2 more games

Massac County hadn't done well against Herrin recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Patriots enjoyed a cozy 35-20 victory over the Tigers. This was payback for the Patriots, who suffered a 48-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Massac County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dee Carruthers, who rushed for 181 yards and two scores. Another receiver making a difference was Caleb Barnard, who gained 95 total yards and two touchdowns.

The victory got Massac County back to even at 3-3. As for Herrin, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Coming up, Massac County will head out on the road to take on Carterville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' defense has only allowed 12.7 points per game this season, so the Patriots' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Herrin, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Carbondale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Terriers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.