Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Amarillo). They really took it to the Caprock Longhorns for the full four quarters, racking up a 56-3 victory on the road. With the Sandies ahead 42-0 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Amarillo got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jude Dunivin out in front who rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 38 receiving yards. Dunivin's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 134 rushing yards. Bryson Brown was another key receiver, gaining 90 total yards and five touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Amarillo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 216 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Amarillo wouldn't let Caprock keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as David Herrera, Kason Stroud, and Bishop Stevens picked up one apiece. Herrera also forced afumble, which is notable because Amarillo is 2-1 when he posts at least one forced fumble, but 1-2 otherwise.
The victory got Amarillo back to even at 3-3. As for Caprock, their loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Coronado the next time they take the field. Caprock will head out to face Coronado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Amarillo will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 24th.
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