LaSalle lost against Montgomery back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The LaSalle Tigers were beaten by the Montgomery Tigers 56-28. LaSalle's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
LaSalle's loss came despite strong showings from Wyatt King and Tuff Street. King rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, while Street rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave King a new career-high in rushing yards.
Even if they lost, LaSalle's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. King was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up 2.5 himself. Another thorn in Montgomery's side was Matthew Thompson, who picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Montgomery got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jacorian Shepherd out in front who rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Jeremiah Christian also helped out as he racked up 131 rushing yards.
LaSalle's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Montgomery, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4.
LaSalle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Montgomery, they will face off against Vinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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