Laughlin can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They breezed by the Beaver Dam Diamondback on the road to the tune of 46-12. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Laughlin to victory were Anthony Celi-Brookins and Zeus Sanchez. Celi-Brookins rushed for 99 yards on only 12 carries, while Sanchez rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. The dominant performance gave Celi-Brookins a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Laughlin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 347 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
One reason for the win was Laughlin's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Delwin Finley and Sanchez, who racked up all seven sacks between them.
Laughlin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Beaver Dam, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laughlin will host Word of Life Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Laughlin is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home. As for Beaver Dam, they will welcome Sandy Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Sandy Valley will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Beaver Dam surely won't give up without a fight.
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