Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Maplewood). They blew past the Glencliff Colts 54-0 at home on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Panthers needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Maplewood found their leader in underclassman Jayon Washington, who rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 99 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Washington a new career-high in rushing yards. Christian Beatie was another key player, rushing for 61 yards and two touchdowns.
Maplewood's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Antonio Batey. Maplewood got some further help from Jaylan Strong: he picked up 0.5 sacks, forced a fumble, and made nine total tackles (2.5 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Maplewood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Maplewood's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Glencliff, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maplewood will take on Haywood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Glencliff, they will face off against Page at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Page will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Glencliff surely won't give up without a fight.
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