Bruce can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They breezed by the Thrasher Rebels at home to the tune of 39-12. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 26-6.
Leading Bruce to victory were Josh Long and Jaden Shaw. Long threw for 182 yards and four touchdowns, while Shaw rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Bruce wouldn't let Thrasher keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Marcus Brownlee was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. Brownlee is also crushing it when it comes to forced fumbles: he's earned at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bruce was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Thrasher still got an impressive performance from Jayden McGee, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, and also threw for 138 yards and a touchdown.
Bruce's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Thrasher, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Bruce will take on Nanih Waiya at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thrasher, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Hatley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hatley's defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so Thrasher's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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