Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Augusta Eagles). They took their contest on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-20 victory over Varsity Opponent.
Augusta Eagles got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nathan Vosseller out in front who threw for 169 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 38 yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Eli Poteet, who gained 143 total yards and two touchdowns.
Augusta Eagles' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Jekel Roberts led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Nathanael Reese also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 14.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Augusta Eagles was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 340 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Augusta Eagles' victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Augusta Eagles will head out to take on Coastal HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Varsity Opponent, they will challenge Bishop Timon-St. Jude at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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