Redmond scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They and the Renton Red Hawks were almost perfectly matched up, but the Redmond Mustangs suffered a 37-36 defeat. Even if the Mustangs couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their offense, which had struggled int the games prior.
When it comes to explaining why Redmond lost, don't look at Bronson Arzillo. Despite the final result, he rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 98 yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 61 yards. Hank Crawford was another key player, rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Redmond wouldn't let Renton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Redmond can thank Brandon Dayberry and Crawford for forcing both of them. Those 85 rushing yards gave Crawford a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Redmond was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Redmond is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5. As for Renton, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Redmond will challenge Hazen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Renton, they will venture away from home to challenge Mercer Island at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mercer Island will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Renton surely won't give up without a fight.
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