Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Guthrie). They blew past the Western Heights Jets 72-0 at home on Thursday. Considering the Bluejays have won five matches by more than 26 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Guthrie found their leader in underclassman Daelon Rice, who rushed for 22 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 67 yards and a touchdown. Rice's posted a season-high passer rating of 177.1. Kaden White was in the mix too, providing Guthrie with a touchdown.
Guthrie wouldn't let Western Heights keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Guthrie can thank Justin Harper and Eli Plagg for forcing both of them.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Guthrie, bringing their record for this year to 5-2. As for Western Heights, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Guthrie will square off against Altus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Guthrie's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups. As for Western Heights, they will challenge Noble at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Noble is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, so Western Heights will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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