After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Oakley brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They claimed a resounding 35-0 victory over the Syracuse Bulldogs at home. The Plainsmen's offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Chance Beckman and he. Beckman rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only five carries while he rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The dominant performance also gave Carsen Beal a new career-high in rushing yards.
Oakley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Beal.
The win snapped Oakley's losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record. As for Syracuse, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oakley will head out to challenge Plainville/Natoma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Plainville/Natoma's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Oakley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Syracuse, they are taking a road trip to face off against Stanton County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Syracuse is facing Stanton County at the right time seeing as Stanton County is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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