After having lost a blowout in their previous game against South Allegheny, Carlynton was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-15 victory over the Apollo Ridge Vikings at home. The score was close at the half, but the Cougars pulled away in the second half with 28 points.
Devonte Dean rushed for 173 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, and also threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes.
Mark Jameson was his top target, picking up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Carlynton's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-1. As for Apollo Ridge, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with that loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carlynton will venture away from home to face off against Seton LaSalle at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Carlynton: 17.5, Seton LaSalle: 10.2) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Apollo Ridge, they are taking a road trip to take on Shady Side Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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