Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Notre Dame Prep). They simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday as they easily beat the Sunnyslope Vikings 59-14 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won three contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Notre Dame Prep's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jason Samis, who rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Samis a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Rarden, who threw for 170 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Notre Dame Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 378 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Notre Dame Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. J.J. Francis picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
The victory for Notre Dame Prep keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Sunnyslope, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Notre Dame Prep will venture away from home to take on Brophy College Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Notre Dame Prep's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Brophy College Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sunnyslope, they will head out to face off against Desert Edge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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