Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Altamont). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams Marauders 65-22 on the road.
Altamont's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dillon Ivie led the charge by rushing for 152 yards on only 13 carries. Ivie's longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Thatcher Rust, who rushed for 87 yards on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Altamont was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Altamont's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Brogan Ledbetter and Rust.
Altamont's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Altamont will look to defend their home field on Friday against Water Canyon at 7:00 p.m. As for Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams, they will head out to challenge St. Joseph at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Joseph's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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