Corinth Holders has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 44-14 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Rams. That makes it the first time this season the Pirates have let down their home crowd.
When it comes to explaining why Corinth Holders lost, don't look at Zeon Ware. Despite the final result, he rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
It was another big night for Jackson Byrd, who threw for 218 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries for Cleveland. Malachi Thomas was Byrd's top target, picking up 81 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Corinth Holders fell to 3-1. As for Cleveland, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Corinth Holders will head out to square off against Willow Spring at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Corinth Holders' defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so Willow Spring's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cleveland, they will challenge South Garner at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cleveland knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully South Garner likes a good challenge.
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