Spruce Mountain's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 38-20 victory over the Traip Rangers. The high-scoring effort was just what the Phoenix needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Spruce Mountain's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dylan Jewett, who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. Jewett's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another rusher making a difference was Austin Armandi, who rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Spruce Mountain was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 292 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Spruce Mountain wouldn't let Traip keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jemare Spraggins, Mason Harlow, and Owen Kelvey picked up one apiece.
Spruce Mountain's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Traip, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spruce Mountain will welcome Telstar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spruce Mountain is facing Telstar at the right time seeing as Telstar is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Traip, they will take on Boothbay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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