Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East). They claimed a resounding 73-6 victory over the Mifflin Punchers on the road. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 30 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Aaron Britford, who rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 75 yards and a touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 60 yards. Daequan Lindsey was in the mix as well, providing East with a touchdown.
East's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Lindsey, Kenyon Downing, and Sirr McKinney picked up one apiece. East got some further help from Mar?Qwez Mattox: he picked up three sacks and made seven total tackles.
The win was the third in a row for East, bringing their record for this year to 4-1. As for Mifflin, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East will take on Northland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Northland: 11.1, East: 8.4) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Mifflin, they will challenge Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mifflin is facing Centennial at the right time seeing as Centennial is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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