Southmoreland's offense rose to the challenge against a Trojans defense that boasted an average of only 17.5 points allowed on Friday. The Southmoreland Scotties took down the Derry Trojans 31-14. That's two games straight that the Scotties have won by exactly 17 points.
A big part of Southmoreland's victory came down to the chemistry between Anthony Smith and his top target Elliot Premus. Smith threw for 296 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt while Premus picked up 155 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Jackson Mickens was another key player, picking up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Southmoreland wouldn't let Derry keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Southmoreland can thank Luke Stinnett and Stanley Chapman for forcing both of them.
The win made it two in a row for Southmoreland and bumps their season record up to 5-1. As for Derry, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southmoreland will welcome Yough at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southmoreland is facing Yough at the right time seeing as Yough is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Derry, they will face off against Elizabeth Forward at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Derry's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Elizabeth Forward's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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