Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cross). They never let the St. John's Islanders onto the board and left with a 70-0 win on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for the Trojans who have now won three contests in a row.
Karmello Jones was his usual excellent self, rushing for 113 yards and four touchdowns on only six carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.1 rushing touchdowns per game. Jakari Wright was in the mix too, providing Cross with a touchdown.
Cross didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of David Wigfall and Wright.
Cross pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for St. John's, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Cross will head out to square off against Scott's Branch at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cross' defense has only allowed 10.1 points per game this season, so Scott's Branch's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for St. John's, they will welcome Bethune-Bowman at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. St. John's is facing Bethune-Bowman at the right time seeing as Bethune-Bowman is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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