East Rowan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 42-28 to the Carson Cougars. One positive for the Mustangs, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
East Rowan lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Will Klingler, who threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Sam Blackwelder was Klingler's top target, rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 37 receiving yards.
Carson found their leader in underclassman Damo'N Broussard, who rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Broussard a new career-high in rushing yards. Rosean Perkins was another key player, rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry.
East Rowan's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Carson, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-5 record.
East Rowan will square off against South Rowan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Carson, they will face off against Central Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carson will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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