Football Recap: Seymour Eagles vs. Sullivan East Patriots
Seymour had to endure a 17-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Sullivan East Patriots 37-0 on the road on Tuesday. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Ryan Gibson, who rushed for 268 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 58 yards. Madden Guffey was another key player, throwing for 65 yards and two touchdowns.
Seymour didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Hunter Williams, Grayson Davis, Duke Delozier, and Josh Gilbert picked up one apiece. The dominant performance also gave Gilbert a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Seymour was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Seymour's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Sullivan East, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Seymour will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on South-Doyle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seymour is facing South-Doyle at the right time seeing as South-Doyle is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Sullivan East, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 45-7 loss against Cherokee on the 18th.
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