Cross Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were beaten by the Howard Huskies 42-6.
Even if they lost, Cross Creek's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Leading the way was Nasan Houston with five. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Howard to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jacolbie Allen, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns. Allen is becoming a predictor of Howard's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Howard also got help from Xavier Simmons, who showed off his sure hands for 81 receiving yards.
Cross Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Howard, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Harlem the next time they take the field. Howard will head out to face Harlem at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Cross Creek will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 31st.
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