After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Palatka, Crescent City was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They really took it to the Taylor Wildcats for the full four quarters, racking up a 49-6 victory. That looming 49-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Raiders yet this season.
Crescent City had a senior duo take command as Ja'Maris Fuller rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries and Eric Jenkins rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown. Fuller got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 88 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Washington, who gained 69 total yards and a touchdown.
Crescent City didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Padgett and Zay Robinson. Padgett is also on a roll when it comes to interceptions, as he's now snagged at least one in the last three games he's played.
Crescent City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 355 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Crescent City pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Taylor, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crescent City will challenge Keystone Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Crescent City's defense has only allowed 13.3 points per game this season, so Keystone Heights' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Taylor, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cocoa Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Taylor is facing Cocoa Beach at the right time seeing as Cocoa Beach is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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