Football Recap: Spartanburg Vikings vs. Eastside Eagles
Spartanburg's offense rose to the challenge against a Eagles defense that boasted an average of only 15.5 points allowed on Friday. The Spartanburg Vikings blew past the Eastside Eagles 49-6 at home. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
Spartanburg found their leader in underclassman Trenton Lynch, who rushed for 165 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those 165 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Lynch. Another player making a difference was Trey Burke, who threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes.
Spartanburg's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Elijah Roseburgh and Quincy Haywood. Haywood is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Spartanburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastside only rushed for 90.
The victory made it two in a row for Spartanburg and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Eastside, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.
Spartanburg will head out on the road to challenge Gaffney at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 847 yards in their previous games. As for Eastside, they will welcome Boiling Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Eastside will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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