On FridayPolytech kept up with Indian River until halftime, but afterwards: not so much. The Indian River Indians blew past the Polytech Panthers 41-17. The win was just business as usual For the Indians, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Darnell Stokes went supernova for Indian River, rushing for 139 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also picking up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown. Stokes' longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Davon Handy was another key player, rushing for 104 yards and two touchdowns.
Indian River's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Michael Peranteau and Landen Erbe.
Indian River's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Polytech, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Indian River will face off against Delmar at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Indian River knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Delmar likes a good challenge. As for Polytech, they will square off against First State Military Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. First State Military Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Polytech surely won't give up without a fight.
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