Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thomas More Prep-Marian). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Syracuse Bulldogs 56-16 at home. The Monarchs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bulldogs, too.
Carson Liles was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes, and also rushed for 36 yards and two touchdowns. Adler Brown also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Thomas More Prep-Marian has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for Syracuse, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas More Prep-Marian will venture away from home to face off against Plainville/Natoma on Friday. Plainville/Natoma's defense has only allowed 9.7 points per game this season, so Thomas More Prep-Marian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Syracuse, they are taking a road trip to challenge Smith Center at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Smith Center will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Syracuse surely won't give up without a fight.
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