Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask University). They blew past the Waco Lions, posting a 50-3 win. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Trojans with their most commanding win of the season.
Leading University to victory were Darrius Thomas and Keandre Brooks. Thomas rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while Brooks picked up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Laquan Hughes Jr. got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
University wouldn't let Waco keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. University can thank Leroy Thomas and Zechariah Ruiz for forcing both of them. Ruiz is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last seven games he's played. University got some further help from Armani Franklin: he made 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
University was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waco only rushed for 45.
University pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Waco, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
University is taking a road trip to take on Brenham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Brenham's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Waco, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions faces off against Belton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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