Atlas HomeSchool's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Cross Roads Bobcats 55-12 on the road. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rattlers needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Alex Hale had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Another player making a difference was Jack Garza, who picked up 68 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Atlas HomeSchool's defense and their nine sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Timmy Thames and Abe Stephens who racked up seven sacks between them. Thames didn't just play on offense: he also picked up five sacks, forced a fumble, and made 12 total tackles (6.0 for loss) which he returned for a touchdown. Atlas HomeSchool got some further help from Ostyn Ramsey: he forced two fumbles and made nine total tackles (1.0 for loss).
The victory got Atlas HomeSchool back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atlas HomeSchool's road trip will continue as they head out to face Newman International Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Cross Roads, they will square off against Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cross Roads is looking for their season?s first win.
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