With a playoff game on the line, Brevard rose to the challenge on Friday. They really took it to the East Rutherford Cavaliers for the full four quarters, racking up a 42-6 win. Considering the Blue Devils have won eight games by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Brevard's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braylon Thompson, who rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Nyrell Skinner was in the mix as well, providing Brevard with two touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Brevard's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Zion O'Neal Brown was the leader with two. O'Neal Brown is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Another thorn in East Rutherford's side was Jax Whitmire, who made 12 total tackles.
Brevard was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 245 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 185 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches.
Brevard's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.3 points per game. As for East Rutherford, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-4.
Brevard will welcome Forest Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Forest Hills will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Brevard surely won't give up without a fight. East Rutherford does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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