After losing to West Ashley the last time they met, May River decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The May River Sharks came out on top against the West Ashley Wildcats by a score of 28-21 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Sharks.
May River's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Asa Haskins, who rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. With that strong performance, Haskins is now averaging an impressive 106 rushing yards per game. Andrew Johnson was another key back, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown.
May River wouldn't let West Ashley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. May River can thank Zavier Polite and Hudson Flanagan for forcing both of them. Flanagan also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making 12 total tackles.
May River's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for West Ashley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. May River will challenge Lake City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for West Ashley, they will take on Cane Bay at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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