Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbus). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Kendrick Cherokees 31-0 at home. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Blue Devils considering their six-point performance the match before.
Columbus found their leader in underclassman Marcellus Scott, who made nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Columbus wouldn't let Kendrick keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Lazarius Feggins, Bryson Johnson, and Javarian Hatcher picked up one apiece. Hatcher also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight. Columbus got some further help from Scott: he made nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Columbus' win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Kendrick, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbus will square off against Spencer at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Spencer is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Columbus will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Kendrick, they will face off against Shaw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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