Metamora won the last time they faced LaSalle-Peru and things went their way on Friday too. The Redbirds came out on top against the Cavaliers by a score of 32-20. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Redbirds' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 112th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 247th).
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Jaiduan Cranford had a dynamite game, rushing for 136 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing touchdowns (two).
Despite the defeat, LaSalle-Peru saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Marion Persich rushed for 90 yards and three scores on only 12 carries.
Metamora has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 37.5 points this season. As for LaSalle-Peru, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Coming up, Metamora will be playing in front of their home fans against Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Redbirds their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for LaSalle-Peru, they will venture away from home to square off against Ottawa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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