Paoli put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 41-26 win over the Springs Valley Blackhawks. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Rams were the (much) better team in the second half.
Paoli's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dane Padgett, who rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.9 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Padgett a new career-high in rushing yards. Another back making a difference was Tyler Hannon, who rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Paoli was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 415 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Springs Valley lost, don't look at Christian Hamilton. Despite the final result, he rushed for 223 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Hamilton also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
Paoli's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Springs Valley, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Paoli will take on Perry Central on Friday. Paoli will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Springs Valley, they will square off against West Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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