Pickering had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it seven. They were outmatched by the LaSalle Tigers and fell 36-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Red Devils were not able to get on the board.
As for LaSalle, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.8 points on average over those games.
LaSalle had a senior duo take command as Tuff Street rushed for 169 yards and one score while picking up 7.7 yards per carry and Jessey Stowe rushed for 168 yards while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Those 168 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Stowe.
Looking ahead, Pickering will face off against Crescent City Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will be up against the Pioneers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 38.25 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for LaSalle, they will square off against Lakeview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Tigers their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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