You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for New Diana on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the West Rusk Raiders out of the water with a 72-7 final score. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 48-0.
New Diana's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Davyon Mapps, who rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Mapps also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Jaiydyn Johnson was in the mix as well, providing New Diana with four touchdowns.
New Diana wouldn't let West Rusk keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. New Diana can thank Angel Ruiz and Tavarus Williams for forcing all of them. Ruiz also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 17. Ayden Hamilton was another major factor on D, making 11 total tackles (6.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, New Diana was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 270 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
New Diana pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for West Rusk, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Troup the next time they take the field. New Diana will head out to face Troup at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while West Rusk will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 25th.
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