On Friday, the Cairo Syrupmakers humbled the Kathleen Red Devils with a 63-24 victory. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-12.
Bryian Duncan Jr had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 300 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 18.8 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Xiquavian Teal, who rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Kathleen's loss came despite strong showings from Kelin Hendrix and Xavion Mitchell. Hendrix rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while Mitchell rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of thoserushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 77 yards. Rashard Kelly also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
Cairo's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Kathleen, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Cairo will face off against Cook at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Kathleen, they will square off against Auburndale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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