Southern Choctaw was handed a two-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Fruitdale on Friday. The Southern Choctaw Indians claimed a resounding 44-12 win over the Fruitdale Pirates at home. Considering the Indians have won four matchups by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Southern Choctaw's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lamarrance Thompson, who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 38 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Thompson a new career-high in rushing yards. Demarco Johnson was another key player, picking up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Southern Choctaw didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Triston Hill and Jamauri Dailey.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Southern Choctaw was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fruitdale only rushed for 23.
Southern Choctaw's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Fruitdale, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Southern Choctaw has already played their next game, a 28-6 loss against Leroy on the 11th. As for Fruitdale, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 55-12 defeat against Sweet Water on the 11th.
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