Gold-Burg came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They breezed by the Harrold Hornets at home to the tune of 51-6 on Friday. The Bears' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gold-Burg was led to victory by Jayton Epperson and Paul Jones. Epperson rushed for 199 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries, while Jones rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Jones also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making six total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Gold-Burg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 333 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Gold-Burg's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Epperson and Caleb Epperson.
Gold-Burg's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Harrold, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Gold-Burg will head out on the road to challenge Grace Classical Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Gold-Burg will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Harrold, they will host Hedley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Harrold is facing Hedley at the right time seeing as Hedley is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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