If Cranston East was feeling good fresh off their 28-6 takedown of Central Falls/Blackstone Valley Prep/Achievement First last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cranston East Thunderbolts were outmatched by the Mt. Hope Huskies at home and fell 35-7.
Jerry Pimental was his usual excellent self, rushing for 142 yards and two touchdowns for Mt. Hope. Pimental's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 105 rushing yards. Zachary Borges was another key back, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Cranston East's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Mt. Hope, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-2.
Cranston East will face off against East Greenwich at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cranston East is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Mt. Hope, they will take on North Providence at 7:05 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Hope's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so North Providence's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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