Lions
| 10/10/25 vs Massac County | 50-7 |
| 10/03/25 vs Harrisburg | 39-0 |
| 09/26/25 vs Hopkinsville | 35-15 |
| 09/19/25 @ Herrin | 42-0 |
| 09/12/25 @ Charleston | 49-13 |
| + 2 more games |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Carterville). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Massac County Patriots 50-7. The victory was just business as usual for the Lions, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.
Jonathan Miller had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 142 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Miller is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 118 every time he's taken the field this season.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Carterville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Carterville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jack Dodson and Drake Capie.
Carterville's record is now 7-0. As for Massac County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Carterville will challenge Murphysboro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Red Devils have now posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups. As for Massac County, they will face off against Saxony Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots will be up against the Crusaders' rather soft defense (which has allowed 32.17 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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