With a playoff game on the line, Rockport-Fulton rose to the challenge on Friday. They claimed a resounding 55-28 win over the King Brahmas. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Traey Alvarado, who rushed for 139 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries, and also caught a touchdown. He has become a key player for Rockport-Fulton: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-3 otherwise. Another rusher making a difference was Lincoln Mitchell, who rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown.
Rockport-Fulton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 460 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why King lost, don't look at Dylon Everett. Despite the final result, he threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 62 yards on only seven carries. Damarius Montgomery handled things on the ground, rushing for 88 yards.
Rockport-Fulton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 35.3 points per game. As for King, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.
Rockport-Fulton will challenge Wimberley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wimberley will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Rockport-Fulton surely won't give up without a fight. King does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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