Carlinville's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Staunton/Bunker Hill Bulldogs by a score of 20-13. That's more bragging rights for the Cavaliers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Carlinville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Noah Byots, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 180 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Byots a new career-high in rushing yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (98 yards to be exact) went to Tate Duckels, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Carlinville wouldn't let Staunton/Bunker Hill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Carlinville can thank Byots and Ronald Laplante for forcing both of them.
When it comes to explaining why Staunton/Bunker Hill lost, don't look at Nate Oller. Despite the final result, he rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 62 receiving yards. Oller showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 63 yards.
The victory got Carlinville back to even at 2-2. As for Staunton/Bunker Hill, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carlinville will face off against Southwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carlinville is facing Southwestern at the right time seeing as Southwestern is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Staunton/Bunker Hill, they will take on Gillespie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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