Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask New Kent). They blew past the Bruton Panthers 55-28 on Friday. New Kent's victory was all the more impressive since the Panthers were averaging only 13.1 points allowed on the season.
When it comes to explaining why Bruton lost, don't look at Ashton Bell. Despite the final result, he threw for 190 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Bell has posted since back in October of 2023. Khalon Murrell was another key player, picking up 59 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
New Kent's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Bruton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-2.
New Kent does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bruton, they will be playing at home against Nottoway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bruton will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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