Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dryden). They strolled past Oxford Academy/Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 38-20. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dryden was led to victory by Jay Miles and Alexander Scott. Miles rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, while Scott gained 139 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Scott a new career-high in rushing yards (69). Carmelo Miles handled things on the ground, rushing for 83 yards.
The win got Dryden back to even at 4-4. As for Oxford Academy/Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions dukes it out withLansing at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Dryden will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Oxford Academy/Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton, they will head out to take on Delaware Academy on Friday. One thing working in Delaware Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.
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