Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elk Grove). They blew past the Franklin Wildcats 69-22 at home on Friday. Elk Grove's victory was all the more impressive since the Wildcats were averaging only 18 points allowed on the season.
It was another big night for David Hale, who rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Tejada, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Elk Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 513 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 222 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
One reason for the win was Elk Grove's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Lucan Amituanai was especially locked on to Franklin's QB and sacked him twice.
The win got Elk Grove back to even at 2-2. As for Franklin, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elk Grove will square off against Cosumnes Oaks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Elk Grove's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three contests. As for Franklin, they will take on Laguna Creek at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Franklin's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Laguna Creek's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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