Burkeville entered their tilt with Chester on Thursday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They blew past the Chester Yellowjackets 78-50. Considering the Mustangs have won four matches by more than 27 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Brandon Lewis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 311 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 16.4 yards per carry, and also throwing for 300 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.6 yards per attempt. He has been hot , having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last five times he's played. Brysan Cheatham was another key player, picking up 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Burkeville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Burkeville's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for Chester, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Burkeville will challenge Apple Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Apple Springs' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four contests. As for Chester, they will take on High Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chester is facing High Island at the right time seeing as High Island is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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