Herrin extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 0-7. They were outmatched by the Carbondale Terriers and fell 52-14. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Terriers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2015.
As for Carbondale, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4. That looming 52-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Carbondale's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Davin Wooley, who threw for 426 yards and six TDs while completing 76.5% of his passes. Wooley's passing game has become a key predictor of the Terriers' success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise. Javion Oliver also helped out as he racked up 192 receiving yards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Herrin will welcome Harrisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.86 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Carbondale, they will take on Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 995 yards in their previous games.
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