With a playoff game on the line, Sumter rose to the challenge on Friday. They breezed by the Ashley Ridge Swamp Foxes to the tune of 55-24. The result was nothing new for the Gamecocks, who have now won nine matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
John Peeples was his usual excellent self, rushing for 154 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. Christopher Bentley was another key player, picking up 107 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Sumter didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Davon Bowman and Omari Parker. Jordan Lowery was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Sumter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 314 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 235 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Ashley Ridge still got an impressive performance from Jayden Acosta, who rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 49 receiving yards.
Sumter's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 30.5 points. As for Ashley Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Sumter has already played their next match, a 34-17 win against James Island on the 29th. Ashley Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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