East Laurens's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They breezed by the Central Chargers on the road to the tune of 49-0. The Falcons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Tylan Snead was his usual excellent self, rushing for 162 yards and four touchdowns, while also throwing for 124 yards and two touchdowns. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 85 yards. Another player making a difference was Norrion King, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
East Laurens' win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Central, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
East Laurens will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Dodge County at 7:30 p.m. on September 20th. After each having a week off, Central and Southwest will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 5:30 p.m. on September 20th. The two teams are at an even 4-4 against one another since October of 2014.
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