Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Momence). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Hoopeston/Armstrong 48-14 on the road. Considering the Momence Athletics have won three games by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Momence got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Erick Castillo out in front who rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 120 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Castillo a new career-high in rushing yards. Brogan Halpin was Castillo's top target, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 72 receiving yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Momence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 243 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hoopeston/Armstrong only rushed for 137.
Momence's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Damien Upton, Mitchell Taylor, and Taylor picked up one apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Hoopeston/Armstrong lost, don't look at Ayden Larkin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 100 yards on only 12 carries.
The win for Momence keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Hoopeston/Armstrong, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Momence will venture away from home to face off against Iroquois West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Momence's defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so Iroquois West's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hoopeston/Armstrong, they will head out to take on Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hoopeston/Armstrong is facing Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman at the right time seeing as Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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