Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Liberty). They took their contest on Thursday with ease, bagging a 51-9 win over the Garces Memorial Rams. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won four matchups by 24 points or more so far this season.
Liberty got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jalen Murphy out in front who rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Murphy's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards. Another pass catcher making a difference was Elmo Whitten, who picked up 54 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Liberty was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
The win (which was Liberty's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-3. As for Garces Memorial, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty will face off against Stockdale at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Garces Memorial, they will welcome Bakersfield Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bakersfield Christian is coming into the game with four straight victories on the road, so Garces Memorial will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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