Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Standley Lake). They blew past the Skyline Falcons, posting a 60-27 win at home. The victory was some much needed relief for the Gators as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
It was another big night for Liam Graham, who rushed for 192 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Teagan Leighton, who rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Standley Lake was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 423 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Standley Lake'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 Vincent Ruiz and Cameron Logan.
Although Skyline took the loss, they still got scores from Tristan Eayre Ordonez, Armando Gurrola, Rodrick Hobbs, and Hobbs.
Standley Lake's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Skyline, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Standley Lake will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on October 10th. As for Skyline, they will face off against Riverdale Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Riverdale Ridge will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Skyline surely won't give up without a fight.
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