Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask May River). They claimed a resounding 56-14 win over the Beaufort Eagles. The result was nothing new for the Sharks , who have now won six games by 21 points or more so far this season.
May River got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gage Duncan out in front who rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Another rusher making a difference was Andrew Johnson, who gained 146 total yards and three touchdowns.
May River was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 469 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
May River didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Duncan and Ethan Sprinkle.
May River's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Beaufort, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. May River will face off against Bluffton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. May River's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Bluffton's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Beaufort, they will challenge Hilton Head Island at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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