Lexington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Reading Memorial Rockets on the road and fell 51-7. The Minutemen were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.
Jack Murphy was his usual excellent self, rushing for 77 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 75 yards and a touchdown on perfect 5-for-5 passing for Reading Memorial. D'Von Burcy was another key player, rushing for 100 yards on only eight carries.
Lexington's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Reading Memorial, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Lexington will face off against Winchester at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Reading Memorial, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Belmont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Reading Memorial's defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so Belmont's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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