Peru's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 28-14 win over the Southwood Knights. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Leading Peru to victory were Tanner Boggs and Isaiah Korba. Boggs rushed for 132 yards on only 14 carries, while Korba rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Peru is 2-1 when Boggs posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-3 otherwise.
Peru wouldn't let Southwood keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Peru can thank Johuan Antunez and Kouper Burks for forcing both of them. What's more, Antunez also racked up 21 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
Peru was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 378 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southwood only rushed for 108.
Despite the loss, Southwood still got an impressive performance from Griffin Chambers, who threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 62 yards.
Peru's record is now 3-4. As for Southwood, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Peru will host Northwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Southwood, they will head out to square off against Rochester at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rochester is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 41.8 points per game this season.
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