Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Palmer Ridge). They claimed a resounding 50-13 win over the Rampart Rams. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won seven games by 29 points or more so far this season.
Palmer Ridge had a senior duo take command as Carson Campbell rushed for 227 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries and Avier Elvira rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per carry. Campbell's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Palmer Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 444 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 205 rushing yards in nine consecutive matches.
When it comes to explaining why Rampart lost on Thursday, don't look at James Royer. Despite the final result, he picked up 117 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Palmer Ridge pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Rampart, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmer Ridge will welcome Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Palmer Ridge is facing Liberty at the right time seeing as Liberty is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Rampart, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Air Academy at 7:00 p.m.
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