Ruskin's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 63-13 victory over East. That 50 point margin sets a new team best for the Golden Eagles this season.
Ruskin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leonard Butler Iv, who rushed for 160 yards on only six carries. Butler Iv's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Adarious Brown, who threw for 156 yards and a touchdown on perfect 5-for-5 passing.
Ruskin moved to 4-3 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for East, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Ruskin will welcome Platte County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Platte County will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Ruskin surely won't give up without a fight. As for East, they will head out on the road to challenge Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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