Shamrock hadn't done well against Clarendon recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Shamrock Irish took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 40-12 victory over the Clarendon Broncos. This was payback for the Irish, who suffered a 58-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Philip Cook was his usual excellent self, rushing for 124 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 173 yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush was for an incredible 89 yards.
Shamrock wouldn't let Clarendon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Shamrock can thank Jeremiah Luna Jr. and Rhpy Owens for forcing both of them.
Shamrock pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Clarendon, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Shamrock will be playing in front of their home fans against Wellington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shamrock is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36 points per game this season. As for Clarendon, it'll be an old-fashioned rodeo when Broncos dukes it out withWheeler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They know how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Clarendon like a good challenge.
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