Thurston put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Springfield Millers 39-7 at home. The result was nothing new for the Colts, who have now won three games by 32 points or more so far this season.
Thurston's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kyle Miller, who threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of David Macdonald, who picked up 91 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Thurston's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. In that department, Cruz Gray was the leader with two.
Thurston's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Springfield, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Thurston will face off against Roseburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thurston knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Roseburg likes a good challenge. As for Springfield, they will take on North Eugene at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are at an even 4-4 against one another since October of 2016, but likely not for long.
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