Sugar-Salem was handed a three-point defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Preston on Friday. The Sugar-Salem Diggers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Preston Indians 48-20 at home. Considering the Diggers have won four matchups by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Dawson Mcinelly, who rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. He has become a key player for Sugar-Salem: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 100 rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Abe Baldwin, who gained 43 total yards and three touchdowns.
Despite the loss, Preston saw an underclassman step up: Carter Perry threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns.
Sugar-Salem's record is now 4-2. As for Preston, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Sugar-Salem wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 56-12 victory against South Fremont on the 11th. Preston has also already played their next contest, a 27-7 win against Century on the 11th.
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