Clarkson/Leigh's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Twin River Titans 60-34. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Clarkson/Leigh's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tucker Matthies, who rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 61 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Blake Loseke was another key back, rushing for 209 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Clarkson/Leigh was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 503 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Twin River lost, don't look at Paydon Rinkol. Despite the final result, he rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 71 yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Rinkol now rushed for 147 or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Colsten Rodriguez also deserves a shout-out for his two touchdowns.
Clarkson/Leigh's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Twin River, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Clarkson/Leigh will square off against Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clarkson/Leigh is facing Madison at the right time seeing as Madison is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Twin River, they will challenge David City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. David City will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Twin River surely won't give up without a fight.
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