Derry has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 31-14 to the Southmoreland Scotties. The Trojans haven't had much luck with the Scotties recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
A big part of Southmoreland's victory came down to the chemistry between Anthony Smith and his top target Elliot Premus. Smith threw for 296 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt while Premus picked up 155 receiving yards and two touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (100 yards to be exact) also went to Jackson Mickens, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Derry's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Southmoreland, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Derry will take on Elizabeth Forward at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Derry's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Elizabeth Forward's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Southmoreland, they will host Yough at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southmoreland is facing Yough at the right time seeing as Yough is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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