With a playoff game on the line, Keenan rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the North Charleston Cougars, posting a 58-8 win. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Keenan found their leader in sophomore Hunter O'Neal, who rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. O'Neal's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 114 rushing yards. Desmond Washington was another key player, throwing for 145 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Keenan didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaziah Maia and Russell Sutton.
Keenan's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.3 points per game. As for North Charleston, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Keenan will face off against Orangeburg-Wilkinson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Orangeburg-Wilkinson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.9 points per game this season. North Charleston does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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