Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Armada). They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 63-7 victory over the Imlay City Spartans. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 42 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Jackson Malburg, who rushed for 167 yards and four touchdowns on only six carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Zefi Gjelaj made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Armada was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 316 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Armada didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Logan Chunn and Gjelaj.
The win made it two in a row for Armada and bumps their season record up to 7-1. As for Imlay City, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Armada's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Corunna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Armada's defense has only allowed 10.5 points per game this season, so Corunna's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Imlay City, they and Flint Southwestern Academy are set to duel on Friday. Flint Southwestern Academy is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Imlay City will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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