Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Peru). They breezed by the Moriah Vikings to the tune of 56-25 on Friday. The Nighthawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 26 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Jake Frechette, who rushed for 168 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes. Wyatt Bridges was another key player, rushing for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Peru wouldn't let Moriah keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Peru can thank Sean M and Elliott Supley for forcing both of them. Supley also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 20.
Peru was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 363 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Peru's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Moriah, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Peru will square off against Plattsburgh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 924 yards in their previous games. Moriah does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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