Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Commerce). They claimed a resounding 54-19 win over the Rains Wildcats. Considering the Tigers have won four contests by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Commerce was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 453 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Commerce didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Brandy Enicar and Alan Rios. Rios is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played. Sedarrius Love was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Despite the defeat, Rains saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jabari Shields rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 59 receiving yards. Tylin Oakes handled things on the ground, rushing for 90 yards and a rushing touchdown.
The victory was the third in a row for Commerce, bringing their record for this year to 4-5. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32 points. As for Rains, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Commerce wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 55-6 win against Mount Vernon on the 8th. As for Rains, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 63-41 loss against Mineola on the 8th.
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