Burns's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Alexander Central Cougars with a sharp 28-7 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Burns to victory, but perhaps none more so than Marshall Mcgowan, who rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 154 yards while completing 80% of his passes. Max Davis was another key back, rushing for 47 yards and two touchdowns.
Burns' defense stepped up as well, laying out Wade Queen. three times. Elijah Goodson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Burns was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alexander Central only rushed for 119.
Burns' victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. As for Alexander Central, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Burns will head out to square off against Highland Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Highland Tech will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Burns surely won't give up without a fight. As for Alexander Central, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Sun Valley at 7:30 p.m.
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