Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oak Hill). They claimed a resounding 52-6 win over the Blackford Bruins on the road. The result was nothing new for the Golden Eagles, who have now won three games by 35 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Dylan Archer, who rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another rusher making a difference was Lance Wyrick, who rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Oak Hill didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Trenner Boswell and Drake Pond.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Oak Hill was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 265 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Oak Hill now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Blackford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oak Hill will venture away from home to square off against Elwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elwood is coming into the match with four straight losses at home, meaning Oak Hill will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Blackford, they will head out to take on Frankton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Blackford is facing Frankton at the right time seeing as Frankton is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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