Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Boone Central). They blew past the Cross County Cougars, posting a 42-6 win on the road. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Cardinals with their most commanding win of the season.
Boone Central's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from BROGAN BENES, who rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. BENES really tore up the turf during one magnificent 91-yard run. CODY ANDREASEN was another key player, gaining 136 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Boone Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cross County only rushed for 118.
Boone Central's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of ANDREASEN and DALTON YOUNG. YOUNG is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Cross County still got an impressive performance from Tyion Francis, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. That's the most rushing yards Francis has posted since back in September of 2023.
Boone Central now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Cross County, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boone Central will welcome Centura at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Boone Central's defense has only allowed 16.6 points per game this season, so Centura's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cross County, they will square off against St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cross County is facing St. Paul at the right time seeing as St. Paul is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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