Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Reading Memorial). They claimed a resounding 51-7 victory over the Lexington Minutemen. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-7.
Jack Murphy continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 77 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 75 yards and a touchdown on perfect 5-for-5 passing. Reading Memorial also got a significant boost from D'Von Burcy, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 100 yards.
Reading Memorial pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lexington, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Reading Memorial has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Belmont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Reading Memorial's defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so Belmont's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lexington, they will square off against Winchester at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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