Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Easton). They strolled past the Bennett Clippers with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 49-31. This was payback for the Warriors, who suffered a 35-16 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Easton was led to victory by Michael O?Connor and Dustin Blue. O?Connor rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while Blue gained 128 total yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, O?Connor is now averaging an impressive 101.5 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Mooney, who picked up 61 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Easton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 222 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bennett only rushed for 69.
The win made it two in a row for Easton and bumps their season record up to 6-2. As for Bennett, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
Easton and Cambridge-South Dorchester are set to duel on Friday. Cambridge-South Dorchester will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Easton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bennett, they will challenge Wicomico at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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