A well-balanced attack led Edgewood over South Spencer in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Mustangs blew the Rebels out of the water with a 49-12 final score. The match was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Mustangs had established a 30-point advantage.
Braxton Carpenter had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 68 yards. Reece Roberts was in the mix too, providing Edgewood with one score.
Another reason for the win was Edgewood's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Tyler Newton refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Edgewood received some extra help from Roberts, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Edgewood has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 12 points this season. As for South Spencer, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Edgewood and South Spencer will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Mustangs are set to take on their familiar foe South Putnam at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, South Spencer will face off against rival Tecumseh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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