Argyle had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24.2 points) and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They blew past the Burleson Elks, posting a 56-0 win. That looming 56-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
Watson Bell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 79 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries. Obadiah Goble was another key back, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Argyle didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Landon Howald and Hank Woodard. Howald also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
Argyle was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Argyle pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Burleson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
Argyle will head out to face off against Grapevine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Argyle is facing Grapevine at the right time seeing as Grapevine is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Burleson, they will welcome Colleyville Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Colleyville Heritage will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Burleson surely won't give up without a fight.
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