After flying high against Herrin last Friday, Murphysboro came back down to earth. The Red Devils fell 46-34 to the Lift for Life Academy Hawks on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 288th in Illinois, while the Hawks are ranked 38th in Missouri).
Lift for Life Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jay'Veon Scott led the charge by rushing for 102 yards and two scores on only seven carries. Scott has become a key player for the Hawks: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. Phoenix Isaiah was another key passer, throwing for 188 yards and a pair of TDs.
Murphysboro's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Lift for Life Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will take on Harrisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.17 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Lift for Life Academy, they will square off against Father Tolton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Father Tolton's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so Lift for Life Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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