After soaring to 49 points the game before, Sterling was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They took a 21-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lamar Thunder. Despite 124 more yards than the Thunder, the Tigers couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Sterling lost, don't look at Memphis Dempcy. Despite the final result, he rushed for 99 yards and one score, and also threw for 194 yards on 18 of 37 attempts. Dempcy also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up 1.5 sacks and making nine total tackles. Another player making a difference was Braydon Evans, who gained 74 total yards and a touchdown.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Dempcy for the heroic effort on defense: he. Sterling didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.8.
Sterling's defense didn't let Jacob Dunning., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Dempcy and Jordan McNaney, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lamar to victory, but perhaps none more so than Alexander Williams, who picked up 101 receiving yards and one TD. Williams' longest reception was for an incredible 74 yards.
Sterling's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Lamar, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Sterling will take on Banning Lewis Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lamar, they will head out on the road to face off against Bennett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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