Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Heritage). They blew past the Southern Wells Raiders 70-0 at home on Friday. Considering the Patriots have won five contests by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Eli Tigulis, who threw for 150 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Lucas Weber helped Tigulis out on the ground, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Heritage was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 184 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.
Heritage didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Weber and Dominic Ferguson.
Heritage's record now sits at 7-1. As for Southern Wells, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Heritage has already played their next match, a 35-13 win against Jay County on the 18th. As for Southern Wells, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 58-0 loss against South Adams on the 18th.
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