Burkeville came tearing into Friday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by the Apple Springs Eagles to the tune of 75-28. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won five matchups by 28 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Brandon Lewis, who rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 163 yards and six touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss). Brysan Cheatham got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Burkeville wouldn't let Apple Springs keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Burkeville can thank Cheatham and Byron Johnson for forcing both of them.
Burkeville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Burkeville's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 49.0 points per game. As for Apple Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Burkeville will challenge Aquilla at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Aquilla's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. Apple Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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