Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ranburne). They strolled past the Central of Coosa County Cougars with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 50-32. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Brody Morgan was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Crimson Champion was another key player, rushing for 92 yards on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Ranburne was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 417 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in seven consecutive games dating back to last season.
Ranburne wouldn't let Central of Coosa County keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ranburne can thank Morgan and Creed Young for forcing both of them.
Ranburne's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-2. As for Central of Coosa County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Ranburne will stay at home for another week and welcome Randolph County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Randolph County will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Ranburne surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central of Coosa County, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Saks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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