Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Graham). They blew past the Burkburnett Bulldogs 77-0 at home on Friday. Considering the Steers have won five matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Ty Thompson, who threw for 205 yards and three touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes, and also rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 54 yards. Rylan Monsey was another key player, gaining 84 total yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Graham was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Graham didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Mason Milton, Isaiah Flores, and Ryder Taylor picked up one apiece. Jordan Alexander was another major factor on D, making ten total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Graham pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Burkburnett, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Graham will head out to challenge Bridgeport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Graham's defense has only allowed 8.2 points per game this season, so Bridgeport's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Burkburnett, they will host Eagle Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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