Sault Area's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 31-12 win over the Alpena Wildcats. The victory was some much needed relief for the Blue Devils as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Sault Area was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 423 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 81.5 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three matchups they've averaged 200.3.
Sault Area's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Alpena, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sault Area will face off against Petoskey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Petoskey will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Sault Area surely won't give up without a fight. As for Alpena, they will take on Escanaba at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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