After losing to Blanchard the last time they met, Guthrie decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bluejays blew past the Lions, posting a 48-7 win. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Bluejays just coasted through the last quarter.
Daelon Rice
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A big part of Guthrie's victory came down to the chemistry between Daelon Rice and his top target Amare Watson. Rice threw for 183 yards and three TDs on only 13 passes while Watson gained 103 total yards and two touchdowns. Those three passing touchdowns gave Rice a new career-high.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Guthrie proved: they limited Blanchard to a paltry 0.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Kellen Hirzel for the heroic effort on defense: he. Guthrie's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.5.
Guthrie didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Rowan McHone, Skylor Scamman, and Dereon Whitehorn picked up one apiece. Guthrie received some extra help from Mason Russell, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Guthrie now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Blanchard, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Guthrie didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 60-8 win against Marshall on the 26th. As for Blanchard, they have also already played their next matchup, a 35-13 victory against Harrah on the 26th.
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