Clark hadn't done well against Brandeis recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Clark Cougars came out on top against the Brandeis Broncos by a score of 17-7. The win was all the more spectacular given the Cougars' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 497th, while the Broncos are ranked 214th).
Clark found their leader in underclassman Xavier Canavis, who rushed for 190 yards. With that strong performance, Canavis is now averaging an impressive 109.8 rushing yards per game.
Clark was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 176 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Brandeis lost, don't look at Noah Logsdon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown.
Clark pushed their record up to 4-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Brandeis, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3.
Clark will head out to challenge SA Roosevelt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Brandeis, they will face off against Madison at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Brandeis is facing Madison at the right time seeing as Madison is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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