After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Red Bluff, University Prep was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the McKinleyville Panthers, posting a 49-6 win on the road. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for University Prep this season.
Tyson Wurzer continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 154 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: University Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
University Prep's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for McKinleyville, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University Prep will square off against Fortuna at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. University Prep's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Fortuna's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for McKinleyville, they will challenge Del Norte at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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