Football Recap: Crenshaw Cougars vs. Jordan Bulldogs
Crenshaw came tearing into Monday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by the Jordan Bulldogs at home to the tune of 40-6. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Crenshaw got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Talita Robinson out in front who threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of her passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Robinson also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making two total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Alani Anderson was another key back, rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown.
She was just one part of a punishing run game: Crenshaw was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 199 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Crenshaw's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Nay'Chure Washington, Taren Harper, and Harper picked up one apiece.
Crenshaw pushed their record up to 7-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Jordan, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing King/Drew the next time they take the field. Jordan will host King/Drew at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, while Crenshaw will play them later in the day, at 2:30 p.m.
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