Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Vancleave). Everything went their way against the Stone Tomcats on Friday as the Vancleave Bulldogs made off with a 37-13 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Bulldogs have posted since August 25, 2023.
Hunter Harper was his usual excellent self, rushing for 80 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. He is becoming a predictor of Vancleave's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Vancleave was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Vancleave wouldn't let Stone keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Vancleave can thank Trenton Mcneer and Aiden Hall for forcing all of them.
Despite the loss, Stone saw an underclassman step up: Ayden Green rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
Vancleave's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-3. As for Stone, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-4.
Vancleave will host Laurel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Stone, they are taking a road trip to face off against Wayne County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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