Burkeville never let their opponents score on Thursday. They breezed by the High Island Cardinals to the tune of 61-0. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 32 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Brandon Lewis, who rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 20 yards and a touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played. Another rusher making a difference was Brysan Cheatham, who rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown.
Burkeville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Dejuan Cheatham led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
The win (which was Burkeville's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-2. As for High Island, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burkeville will welcome Chester at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Burkeville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51 points per game this season. As for High Island, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Apple Springs, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Apple Springs has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 154 points over their last three games.
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