New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Pittsfield Saukees, posting a 35-0 victory at home. The result was nothing new for the Vipers, who have now won three matches by 27 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Clark Anthony Nelson, who rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Lyons, who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 398 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pittsfield only rushed for 161.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Pittsfield, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly will venture away from home to square off against Olympia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's defense has only allowed 12.6 points per game this season, so Olympia's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pittsfield, they will challenge Maroa-Forsyth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Maroa-Forsyth's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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