New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly couldn't quite topple Athens on Friday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the 35-point defeat they took when the two last played. The New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Athens Warriors 34-7 on the road. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Vipers considering their seven-point performance the match before.
Clark Anthony Nelson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 216 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Gabe Lyons got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Athens, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly will venture away from home to square off against Maroa-Forsyth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Athens, they will head out to take on Oregon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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