On Friday, Auburn faced Enterprise in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Auburn Tigers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Enterprise Wildcats 53-22 on the road. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Omar Mabson, who rushed for 163 yards and four touchdowns, and also picked up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he now rushed for 100 or more in the last 12 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Charlie Ward, who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Auburn was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 199 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Auburn's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Alex Gamston and Bj Mcghee.
Auburn pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Enterprise, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Auburn will welcome JAG at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Auburn is facing JAG at the right time seeing as JAG is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Enterprise, they will head out on the road to take on Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Enterprise surely won't give up without a fight.
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