It looked like the Kentucky Derby when Chartiers Valley took on Laurel Highlands on Friday. The Chartiers Valley Colts took their game at home with ease, bagging a 42-14 victory over the Laurel Highlands Mustangs. The score was close at the half, but the Colts pulled away in the second half with 33 points.
Tayshaun Lewis was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 188 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 54 yards. Julius Best got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Chartiers Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Laurel Highlands only rushed for 92.
Chartiers Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Michael Lawrence, Anthony Mousessian, Jack Czarnecki, and Dylan Czarnecki picked up one apiece.
The win got Chartiers Valley back to even at 3-3. As for Laurel Highlands, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Chartiers Valley will venture away from home to face off against Belle Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chartiers Valley's defense has only allowed 15.7 points per game this season, so Belle Vernon's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Laurel Highlands, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ringgold at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Laurel Highlands is facing Ringgold at the right time seeing as Ringgold is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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