Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South). They strolled past the Atascadero Greyhounds with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 38-23. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
It was another big night for Josh Encinas, who rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 164 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: South was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
South's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Gyrell Hasley and Uriah Tingling.
Atascadero lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Joseph Hyde, who rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Michael Trejo was in the mix as well, providing Atascadero with two touchdowns.
South pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Atascadero, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
South will head out on the road to square off against Chavez at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. South is facing Chavez at the right time seeing as Chavez is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Atascadero, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Paso Robles at 7:00 p.m.
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