Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask West Lauderdale). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Northeast Lauderdale Trojans 54-14 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won four contests by 26 points or more so far this season.
K.P PEOPLES continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 157 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Travion Mosley was another key player, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: West Lauderdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 370 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to West Lauderdale's defense and their three sacks. Braden Massey was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
West Lauderdale's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Northeast Lauderdale, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Lauderdale and Choctaw Central are set to duel on Friday. One thing working in West Lauderdale's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matches. As for Northeast Lauderdale, they will face off against Purvis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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