Skaneateles proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 24) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Canastota Red Raiders 35-32. Winning may never get old, but the Lakers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Skaneateles was led to victory by Hugh Carroll and Torin Bennett. Carroll rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while Bennett rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Bennett didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made seven total tackles in addition to snagging an interception. Skaneateles also got help from Reid Danforth, who showed off his sure hands for 116 receiving yards.
Skaneateles was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 303 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Skaneateles didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Carroll, Bennett, and Danforth picked up one apiece. Bennett's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 102 rushing yards.
Skaneateles pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Canastota, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Skaneateles will take on General Brown at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Skaneateles is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.6 points per game this season. Canastota does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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