Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sasakwa). They took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 64-18 win over the Maud Tigers. The Vikings' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Sasakwa found their leader in underclassman Darius Henderson, who picked up 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Henderson's longest reception was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Titus Harper-Collins was in the mix too, providing Sasakwa with two touchdowns.
Sasakwa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Titan Collins and Henderson. Another thorn in Maud's side was Braydon Lamb, who made ten total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Sasakwa pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Maud, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sasakwa will venture away from home to challenge Midway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sasakwa's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Midway's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Maud, they will head out on the road to take on Bowlegs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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