Football Recap: Keenan Raiders vs. Silver Bluff Bulldogs
Keenan's game on Friday was close up to the half, which is when they kicked things up a notch. They breezed by the Silver Bluff Bulldogs at home to the tune of 44-15. That looming 44-15 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Raiders yet this season.
Desmond Washington was a one-man wrecking crew for Keenan as he threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes, and also rushed for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Washington is becoming a predictor of Keenan's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Hunter O'Neal was another key player, gaining 94 total yards and a touchdown.
Keenan is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Silver Bluff, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Keenan will host Fox Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keenan knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Fox Creek likes a good challenge. As for Silver Bluff, they will welcome Swansea at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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