Sumter put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 35-14 margin over the Crestwood Knights. The Gamecocks' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
John Peeples was his usual excellent self, rushing for 178 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Christopher Bentley was another key player, picking up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Sumter wouldn't let Crestwood keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sumter can thank Anthony Addison and Nayshaun Brown for forcing both of them. Addison is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Sumter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 271 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Sumter's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Crestwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Sumter will challenge Spring Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Sumter is facing Spring Valley at the right time seeing as Spring Valley is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Crestwood, they will play host again on Friday to welcome South Florence, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
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