With a playoff game on the line, Cherry Hill East rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 28-21 win over the Southern Regional Rams. The victory was just business as usual for the Cougars, who after nine games remain undefeated this season.
Cherry Hill East was led to victory by Denzel Lee and Leon Isaiah Donaldson. Lee rushed for 224 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry, while Isaiah Donaldson gained 154 total yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Donaldson was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 69 yards.
Cherry Hill East was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 258 rushing yards in six consecutive contests.
Cherry Hill East pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Southern Regional, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Cherry Hill East's road trip will continue as they head out to face Washington Township at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Washington Township: 14, Cherry Hill East: 8.4) so any points scored will be well earned. Southern Regional does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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