Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Crest). They breezed by the North Gaston Wildcats at home to the tune of 42-6 on Friday. The Chargers' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Among those leading the charge was Turner Mcswain, who threw for 137 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also rushed for 46 yards. Michael Edwards did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 100 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Crest was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 82.3 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three matchups they've averaged 165.
Crest pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for North Gaston, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Crest will venture away from home to take on Forestview at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Crest is facing Forestview at the right time seeing as Forestview is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for North Gaston, they will host Huss at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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