Southbridge had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They claimed a resounding 32-0 victory over the Murdock Blue Devils on the road. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Pioneers had established a 24 point advantage.
Southbridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Miguel Velasquez led the charge by rushing for 122 yards and a touchdown. Velasquez didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made six total tackles. Another receiver making a difference was Alexander Bermudez Miranda, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Southbridge wouldn't let Murdock keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Southbridge can thank Adrian Melendez and Velasquez for forcing both of them.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southbridge will have plenty of time to enjoy the win as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Blackstone-Millville at 6:30 p.m. on September 20th. As for Murdock, they will take on Athol at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Murdock is looking for their season?s first victory.
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