Istrouma has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 9.78 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 36-8 loss at the hands of the Plaquemine Green Devils. The Indians' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Tyrese Mosby was his usual excellent self, rushing for 193 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry for Plaquemine. Mosby showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 63 yards. Darrell Tate was another key rusher, rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Istrouma's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-2. As for Plaquemine, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-1.
Istrouma will host Brusly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Istrouma: 9.8, Brusly: 14.3) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Plaquemine, they are taking a road trip to take on Broadmoor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Plaquemine knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight games -- so hopefully Broadmoor likes a good challenge.
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