After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Braden River brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 39-8 victory over the Robinson Knights. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Pirates as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Braden River was led to victory by Lucas Despot and Julian Brown. Despot threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, while Brown rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown. Those 165 rushing yards gave Brown a new career-high.
Braden River didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jayden Bettencourt, Lane Polson, and Jaron Fields picked up one apiece. Bettencourt is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played.
Braden River was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Braden River's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Robinson, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Braden River and Pinellas Park are set to duel on Thursday. Pinellas Park is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.4 points per game this season. As for Robinson, they will take on King at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Robinson is facing King at the right time seeing as King is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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