Zion Chapel extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-3. They were outmatched by the Luverne Tigers and fell 64-6. The Rebels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 57-0.
As for Luverne, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 3.0 points on average this season.
Luverne's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elliott Harris led the charge by rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching one score. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 56 yards. Jadaveon McCreary made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Zion Chapel will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Pike Liberal Arts at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for Luverne, they will face off against Montgomery Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. The Eagles' defense has only allowed 6.5 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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