Roane County put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 42-8 victory over the Mingo Central Miners. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Roane County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lane Watson, who rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Clay Walker was another key back, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Roane County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 300 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Roane County's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Mingo Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Roane County will take on North Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roane County knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight games -- so hopefully North Marion likes a good challenge. As for Mingo Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Chapmanville Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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