Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Decatur). They breezed by the Columbia Eagles on the road to the tune of 54-16 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for the Red Raiders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Decatur found their leader in underclassman Isaiah Allen, who rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. That's the most rushing yards Allen has posted since back in September of 2023.
Decatur didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Quaylen Hampton and Cayden Oliver. Oliver is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season.
Decatur's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Columbia, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Decatur will welcome Mae Jemison at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Columbia, they will head out to challenge Cullman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cullman will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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