After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Union Mine, Liberty Ranch was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They took down the Amador Buffaloes 45-28. The Hawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Joseph Brown, who rushed for 301 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 14.3 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Liberty Ranch was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 502 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Liberty Ranch's defense made their presence known, laying out Brad Blankenheim. four times. In that department, George Adrian was the leader with two sacks.
When it comes to explaining why Amador lost, don't look at Blankenheim. Despite the final result, he threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns.
Liberty Ranch now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Amador, their record is now an identical 3-2.
Liberty Ranch didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 50-27 win against Argonaut on the 4th. Amador has also already played their next matchup, a 65-0 defeat against Bradshaw Christian on the 4th.
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