Silver Bluff was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Keenan Raiders, falling 44-15. The game was a close 7-6 at the break, but unfortunately for the Bulldogs it sure didn't stay that way.
Desmond Washington was nothing short of spectacular for Keenan: he threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes, and also rushed for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Washington is becoming a predictor of Keenan's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Hunter O'Neal, who gained 94 total yards and a touchdown.
Silver Bluff's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Keenan, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Silver Bluff will welcome Swansea at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Swansea is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Silver Bluff will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Keenan, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Fox Creek at 7:30 p.m. Keenan is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.8 points per game this season.
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