Clare's offense rose to the challenge against a Spartans defense that boasted an average of only 14.75 points allowed on Friday. The Clare Pioneers were the clear victor by a 54-28 margin over the Pinconning Spartans. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 26 points or more this season.
Jayden Arthur continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 277 yards and four touchdowns on perfect 9-for-9 passing, while also rushing for 49 yards and two touchdowns. Jacob Halicek was Arthur's top target, picking up 129 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Clare was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Clare's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Pinconning, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clare will host Petoskey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Petoskey will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Clare surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pinconning, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pinconning's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Valley Lutheran's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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