South Central has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They claimed a resounding 78-32 win over the Oxford Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Timberwolves, who have now won seven matchups by 46 points or more so far this season.
South Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Easton Huck led the charge by throwing for 195 yards and five touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing, while also rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Another player making a difference was JT Prusa, who gained 179 total yards and three touchdowns.
Despite the loss, Oxford still got an impressive performance from Cordell Jordan, who rushed for 189 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Chase Douglas, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
South Central's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Oxford, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 6-2 record.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. South Central will host Spearville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight matches -- so hopefully Spearville likes a good challenge. As for Oxford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kinsley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oxford is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56 points per game this season.
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