Sherman's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They took down the Pocahontas County Warriors 34-20. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Tide considering their 12-point performance the matchup before.
Trey Lester went supernova for Sherman, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also picking up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown. Lester's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Eli Pauley, who threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Sherman wouldn't let Pocahontas County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sherman can thank Levi Sprouse and Dawson Green for forcing both of them. Sherman got some further help from Adam Gillispie: he made 12 total tackles and defended a pass which he returned for a touchdown.
Sherman now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Pocahontas County, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Sherman will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mount View at 7:30 p.m. on September 27th. As for Pocahontas County, they will challenge Greenbrier West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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