Oak Grove has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the Pleasant Grove Spartans, falling 41-7. The Tigers were red-hot offensively headed into the match (they scored no less than 31 points in the three contests prior) but the Spartans' defense proved too tough.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pleasant Grove to victory, but perhaps none more so than Collin Moore, who rushed for 188 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Moore a new career-high in rushing yards. Another receiver making a difference was Tremell Washington, who gained 168 total yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Oak Grove fell to 3-1. As for Pleasant Grove, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oak Grove will welcome West Blocton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Oak Grove: 14.8, West Blocton: 16.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Pleasant Grove, they will square off against Tarrant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pleasant Grove is facing Tarrant at the right time seeing as Tarrant is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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