Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Steele). They blew past the Johnson Jaguars, posting a 70-14 victory. Considering the Knights have won eight games by more than 22 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Steele had a senior duo take command as Jalen Cooper picked up 122 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Royal Capell picked up 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 79 yards.
Steele was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Steele pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.0 points per game. As for Johnson, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Steele and Johnson are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Steele will face off against Alexander at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Steele knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Alexander likes a good challenge. As for Johnson, they will challenge United at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. United will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Johnson surely won't give up without a fight.
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