Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Claxton). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Savannah Bluejackets 42-8 on the road. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Jontarrius Calhoun continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 206 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Claxton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Claxton wouldn't let Savannah keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Claxton can thank Ezra Davis and Cj Bell for forcing both of them. Dereon Brewton was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Claxton's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for Savannah, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers dukes it out withPortal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Savannah, they will head out on the road to square off against Screven County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Savannah is facing Screven County at the right time seeing as Screven County is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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