Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Paulding). They blew past the Lithia Springs Lions 59-14 at home on Friday. With the Raiders ahead 45-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Javen Parker was his usual excellent self, rushing for 91 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Chantz Bouknight, who threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, East Paulding was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 222 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lithia Springs only rushed for 35.
When it comes to explaining why Lithia Springs lost, don't look at Randy Parker. Despite the final result, he picked up 133 receiving yards and a touchdown. Parker's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 127 receiving yards dating back to last season. Kamari Frazier also helped out by tossing the rock for 305 yards.
East Paulding's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Lithia Springs, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
East Paulding's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Alexander at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 863 yards in their previous games. As for Lithia Springs, they will face off against Rome at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rome will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lithia Springs surely won't give up without a fight.
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