Rutherford had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks 31-7 on Friday. The Rams' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jaleel Reed was a one-man wrecking crew for Rutherford as he rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 178 yards and a touchdown on only 16 passes. Reed got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 51 yards.
Port St. Joe's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jacob Hensley, who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 110 yards while completing 75% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Hensley a new career-high in rushing yards.
Rutherford's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Port St. Joe, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rutherford will head out to take on North Bay Haven Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rutherford is facing North Bay Haven Academy at the right time seeing as North Bay Haven Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Port St. Joe, they will head out on the road to challenge Bozeman at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bozeman is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Port St. Joe will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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