Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Miller County). They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 49-21 victory over the Pelham Hornets. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won six matchups by 24 points or more so far this season.
Miller County's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jp Powell, who rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 90 yards and a touchdown on only five passes. That's the most rushing yards Powell has posted since back in August. TJ Grant also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Miller County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 181 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Miller County has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Pelham, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Miller County will be playing at home against Randolph-Clay at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Miller County's defense has only allowed 11.7 points per game this season, so Randolph-Clay's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pelham, they will face off against Terrell County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pelham is facing Terrell County at the right time seeing as Terrell County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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