Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask McAlester). They claimed a resounding 70-28 win over the East Central Cardinals on the road. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-22.
It was another big night for Jordan Clark, who rushed for 166 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for ten yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 68 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Kacin Mazey was another key player, throwing for 198 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, McAlester was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 348 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
The victory was the fourth in a row for McAlester, bringing their record for this year to 5-1. As for East Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McAlester will host Bishop Kelley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. McAlester's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Bishop Kelley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for East Central, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Booker T. Washington at 7:00 p.m. Booker T. Washington will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something East Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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