Howard won against Hephzibah back in September with 42 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Howard Huskies blew past the Cross Creek Razorbacks 42-6 at home. That looming 42-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Huskies yet this season.
Howard got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jacolbie Allen out in front who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns. Allen is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Deon Wellons was another key passer, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Howard was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Howard didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Donald Williams, Elijah Johnson, and Rashad Davis picked up one apiece.
Howard's record now sits at 4-2. As for Cross Creek, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Harlem the next time they take the field. Howard will head out to face Harlem at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Cross Creek will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 31st.
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