Football Recap: Atlanta Rabbits vs. White Oak Roughnecks
Atlanta entered their tilt with White Oak on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They breezed by the White Oak Roughnecks at home to the tune of 71-40. The Rabbits' 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 Markeylin Batton, who rushed for 208 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 104 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest reception was for an incredible 88 yards. Another player making a difference was Peyton Harrison, who threw for 324 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Atlanta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 378 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in four consecutive contests.
Atlanta's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Sye Stroman and Harrison.
When it comes to explaining why White Oak lost, don't look at Jaxsen Ludlow. Despite the final result, he threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per attempt. Tyson Mckinney was Ludlow's top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Atlanta's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for White Oak, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Jefferson the next time they take the field. Atlanta will head out to face Jefferson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while White Oak will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th.
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