Football Recap: Shamon Oxendine Leads Red Springs' Defense on Friday

After only 12 points in their last matchup, Red Springs made sure to put some points up on the board against Douglas Byrd on Friday. The Red Devils enjoyed a cozy 35-18 win over the Eagles. Considering the Red Devils' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Chase Boone went supernova, throwing for 254 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 40 yards and one TD. Boone is crushing it when it comes to passing touchdowns: he's passed for at least three every time he's taken the field this season. Raymond Blue Jr helped out on the ground, rushing for 96 yards and a rushing touchdown.

Red Springs didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Douglas Byrd to a completion percentage of just 31.6%. The Red Devils weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 70.8%.

Red Devils

Interceptions

Shamon Oxendine	1
Taquan Ellerbe Jr	1
Ernest (Trey) Bratcher	1
Malachi Locklear	1

Red Springs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Shamon Oxendine, Taquan Ellerbe Jr, Ernest (Trey) Bratcher, and Malachi Locklear picked up one apiece.

With the victory, Red Springs broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-3. As for Douglas Byrd, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.

Red Springs and Douglas Byrd will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Red Devils see the field they'll take on South Brunswick at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for Douglas Byrd, their break will end when they face Seventy-First at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.