Strom Thurmond won the last time they faced Emerald, and things went their way on Friday too. The Strom Thurmond Rebels came out on top against the Emerald Vikings by a score of 26-14.
Strom Thurmond's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bri'Shaun Lee, who rushed for 29 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 117 yards on seven of 15 attempts.
Strom Thurmond's defense stepped up as well, laying out Beau Hite. four times. In that department, Jayden Merriweather was the leader with two sacks. Josh Merriweather was another major factor on D, making eight total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Emerald's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christopher Dean, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Strom Thurmond's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Emerald, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Strom Thurmond's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lincoln County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Strom Thurmond likes a good challenge. As for Emerald, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Wren at 7:30 p.m. on October 4th.
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