Alexandria-Monroe's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Blackford Bruins 40-6 at home. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 29 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Brady Gast, who threw for 210 yards and five touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushed for 31 yards. Clayton Martin was another key player, gaining 92 total yards and a touchdown.
Despite the defeat, Blackford saw an underclassman step up: Kamari Taylor rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown. Those 132 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Taylor.
Alexandria-Monroe has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Blackford, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alexandria-Monroe will square off against Wabash at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alexandria-Monroe is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.6 points per game this season. As for Blackford, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Eastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Blackford surely won't give up without a fight.
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