After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Carson brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They took down the East Rowan Mustangs 42-28 on Friday. The Cougars have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Mustangs, too.
Carson found their leader in underclassman Damo'N Broussard, who rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. Those 175 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Broussard. Rosean Perkins also helped out as he racked up 116 rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Carson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 438 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
East Rowan's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Will Klingler, who threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Sam Blackwelder was Klingler's top target, rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 37 receiving yards.
With the victory, Carson broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-5. As for East Rowan, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Carson will host Central Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Carson will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for East Rowan, they will venture away from home to challenge South Rowan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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