Ninth-ranked Friends University absolutely came out swinging, dropping a massive 61-10 win on Avila in their first home game of the season Saturday night. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement. The Falcons just rolled, scoring two touchdowns in each of the first three quarters before finding the end zone three more times in the fourth. Total domination right from the jump, you love to see it!
The Ground Game Is A Machine
Talk about a rushing clinic! Friends piled up an insane 550 yards of total offense, and the ground game was the star. Nick Cordova led the charge with 97 yards and a score, but he wasn’t alone. Walker Overman added 81 yards and another TD. E’derian Sykes practically lived in the end zone, racking up 73 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Elon Conley blasted for 67 yards and a TD, and Evan Cantu chipped in 58 yards and a score of his own. That’s five different guys finding paydirt on the ground! Avila just couldn’t slow them down, plain and simple.
Efficiency and Explosive Plays
It wasn’t just volume, it was efficiency too. The Falcons were clutch on third down, converting 8-of-9 attempts. That shows a team that’s locked in and executes when it matters most. And while the running backs got most of the glory, quarterback DJ Dingle showed off a bit of arm, too, hitting Kade Clifton for a 45-yard touchdown. That was Friends’ only completion of the night, but what a completion it was! It just proves this offense can hit you in different ways, even when the run game is eating.
Next up, Friends visits Bethel next Saturday. Can they maintain this kind of offensive firepower? You gotta believe they’re riding high after this performance, and the rest of the league is definitely watching to see if they can keep this momentum rolling.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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