Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Laurel). They were the clear victor by a 49-29 margin over the East Helena Vigilantes on Friday. The Locomotives might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 20 points or more this season.
Laurel was led to victory by Krew Hunter and Curtis Fox. Hunter threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, while Fox rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Hunter also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Kale Hunter was in the mix too, providing Laurel with a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why East Helena lost, don't look at Hayden Wright. Despite the final result, he rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 33 receiving yards.
Laurel's record now sits at 6-2. As for East Helena, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Laurel will venture away from home to take on Lockwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Laurel is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.8 points per game this season. As for East Helena, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Frenchtown at 9:55 p.m. on Monday. Frenchtown will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something East Helena surely won't give up without a fight.
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