There's no place like home for Maroa-Forsyth, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 43-22 margin over the New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers on Friday. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by 21 points or more this season.
Ryne Sheppard continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 217 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also rushing for 43 yards. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Zach Smith got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly lost, don't look at Clark Anthony Nelson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Anthony Nelson also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making two total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Maroa-Forsyth's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maroa-Forsyth will square off against St. Teresa at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Maroa-Forsyth is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 48.6 points per game this season. As for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, they will challenge Benton at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Benton will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly surely won't give up without a fight.
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