Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Daniel). They blew past the Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers 63-14 on Saturday. Considering the Lions have won six games by more than 19 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Grayson Clary continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 281 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.8 yards per attempt, and also punching in two touchdowns on the ground. Lee Turnipseed was another key player, rushing for 59 yards and a touchdown.
Daniel didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Spencer Conn and Cayden Fruster.
When it comes to explaining why Blue Ridge lost, don't look at Jakorey Dodd. Despite the final result, he rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Those 143 rushing yards gave Dodd a new career-high.
Daniel pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Blue Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Daniel will be playing in front of their home fans against Greer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Daniel's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Greer's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Blue Ridge, they will venture away from home to challenge Berea at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Blue Ridge is facing Berea at the right time seeing as Berea is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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