Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Banks). They blew past the Valley Catholic Valiants 54-12 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won six matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
A big part of Banks' victory came down to the chemistry between Jarrett Martin and his top target Lane Gilbert. Martin gained 172 total yards and two touchdowns while Gilbert rushed for 109 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries. Martin's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Banks was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 375 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 296 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Banks didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Henry White and Brayden Exline.
Banks pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Valley Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Banks will head out to face off against Warrenton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Banks: 13, Warrenton: 10) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Valley Catholic, they will square off against Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kennedy's defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so Valley Catholic's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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