It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Odessa ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Sussex Tech Ravens out 21-18. The win was some much needed relief for the Ducks as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Isaiah Melton was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. An impressive showing, but he really ramped things up playing D: he forced two fumbles and made 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Odessa wouldn't let Sussex Tech keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Odessa can thank Melton and Kevin McCurdy for forcing all of them. Another thorn in Sussex Tech's side was Aiden McDowell, who picked up two sacks and made eight total tackles.
Odessa's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sussex Tech, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Odessa will head out to square off against Conrad Science at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Sussex Tech, they will challenge Lake Forest at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sussex Tech is facing Lake Forest at the right time seeing as Lake Forest is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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