If Norwalk wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Paramount, they should've done a better job of containing Tyler Goodman. The Paramount Pirates were the clear victor by a 28-7 margin over the Norwalk Lancers on Friday thanks in part to Goodman, who rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last four times he's played.
Goodman was just one part of a punishing run game: Paramount was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Paramount's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Norwalk, they moved to 7-2 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Paramount will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gahr at 7:00 p.m. Gahr knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Paramount likes a good challenge. As for Norwalk, they and Lynwood are set to duel on Friday. Lynwood is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so Norwalk will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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