Ben Lippen hadn't done well against Laurence Manning Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ben Lippen Falcons came out on top against the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats by a score of 30-23. The Falcons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Ben Lippen's win came down to the chemistry between Michael Traynum and his top target Jamere Crooks. Traynum rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only five carries while Crooks gained 172 total yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 60 yards.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Ben Lippen's defense and their six sacks. In that department, Austin Huff was the leader with two. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with eight. Ben Lippen got some further help from Jordan (Jojo) Conner: he picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Ben Lippen was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
The victory made it two in a row for Ben Lippen and bumps their season record up to 4-3. As for Laurence Manning Academy, they dropped their record down to 3-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ben Lippen will welcome Hammond at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hammond will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Ben Lippen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Laurence Manning Academy, they will be playing at home against Trinity Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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