Miles won the last time they faced Sterling City, and things went their way on Friday too. The Miles Bulldogs breezed by the Sterling City Eagles at home to the tune of 55-20. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 329th, while the Eagles are ranked 893rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Miles' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tevin Meade, who rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Meade really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Yancy, who threw for 321 yards and six touchdowns while completing 85% of his passes.
Miles wouldn't let Sterling City keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Miles can thank Dillon Medina and Jaxon Petillo for forcing both of them. Petillo is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Sterling City lost, don't look at Alexander Gaston. Despite the final result, he rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown. Rett Dickison made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Miles pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Sterling City, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Miles will square off against Johnson City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sterling City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Winters at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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