Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Butler). They claimed a resounding 63-7 win over the Garinger Wildcats on the road. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 24th, while the Wildcats are ranked 374th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Butler got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayden Williams out in front who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 64 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Damorian Thomas-Wright, who rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns.
Butler's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Leading the way was Lucas Cuthberston and his an interception. Butler got some further help from Legend Lockwood: he picked up three sacks and made 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Butler's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Garinger, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Butler is on the road again on Friday to play Providence at 7:00 p.m. As for Garinger, they will take on East Mecklenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Garinger is facing East Mecklenburg at the right time seeing as East Mecklenburg is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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