Football Game Recap: Shelby-Rising City vs. Twin River

Matchup: Shelby-Rising City vs. Twin River Public Schools 2018 0:45

Shelby-Rising City won the last time they faced Twin River, and things went their way on Friday, too. Shelby-Rising City were fully in charge, breezing past Twin River 55-7. Followers of Shelby-Rising City probably expected little less of the squad in a season in which they have collected four blowout victories.

Shelby-Rising City got off to a slow start in their game last week, but they had no such trouble against Twin River as they cruised to a 34-point first half. Meanwhile, Twin River couldn't get anything going offensively, leaving the score at 34-0 heading into the break. Shelby-Rising City put the match away in the third quarter with 13 points from the offense and seven points allowed from the defense.

No one put up better numbers for Shelby-Rising City than senior Mason Schleis, who brought his A game into the match. He passed for 298 yards and 5 touchdowns. Senior Max Hoatson was in the mix, too, providing Shelby-Rising City with 2 touchdowns.

Next week Shelby-Rising City take on Centennial at 7:00 PM. Since neither squad is a stranger to landslide victories this season, you'd better bet it will be hard-fought showdown. Twin River will be playing at home against David City at at 7:00 PM. David City also experienced difficulties finding the end zone in their contest this week, so look for the defenses to decide this one.