With a playoff win on the line, Clinton rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 35-25 win over the Saluda Tigers. Winning may never get old, but the Red Devils sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Javen Cook produced another solid effort rushing for 236 yards and four scores while picking up 11.8 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 53 yards.
Red Devils
| 11/14/25 vs Saluda | 35-25 |
| 11/07/25 vs North Central | 56-7 |
| 10/24/25 @ Blacksburg | 48-7 |
| 10/17/25 vs Landrum | 56-14 |
| 10/10/25 @ Chesnee | 50-29 |
| + 2 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Clinton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 400 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 219 rushing yards in 21 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Clinton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Chris Boyd and Bryson Perrin.
Saluda's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Bray Williams, who threw for 237 yards and three TDs, and Cedric Springs, who picked up 140 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Clinton's record now sits at 9-3. As for Saluda, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Coming up, Clinton will square off against Fairfield Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will need to watch out since the Griffins have now posted at least 31 points in their last four contests. Saluda does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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