Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Preston). They blew past the Pocatello Thunder 48-28 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Indians have posted against the Thunder since October 12, 2018.
Preston found their leader in underclassman Carter Perry, who threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes, and also rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Those 102 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Perry.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Preston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 72.8 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last four games they've averaged 169.2.
Preston didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as John Peterson, Jo Jo Lumpkin, and McCoy Keller picked up one apiece. Keller also made six total tackles, which is notable because Preston is 2-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-4 otherwise. Jaxson Merrill was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Preston is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 3-5 record this season. As for Pocatello, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Preston will face off against Snake River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Snake River will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Preston surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pocatello, they will square off against Century at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pocatello is facing Century at the right time seeing as Century is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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