Murphysboro Red Devils Dominate in 49-13 Victory Over Taylorville
Key points:
- Murphysboro Red Devils bounce back with a dominating 49-13 win against Taylorville
- Sam Herring leads the way for Murphysboro with three rushing touchdowns
- Taylorville's season ends with a 5-5 record
Murphysboro High School’s football team, the Red Devils, bounced back from a previous loss with a commanding 49-13 victory over Taylorville. The rain affected both teams’ passing games, but Murphysboro’s running game shined. Sam Herring, Tyjaire Kellum, and Josh Cano were instrumental in the team’s success, with Herring scoring three rushing touchdowns. The win was crucial for the Red Devils as they head into the playoffs, aiming to prove themselves after their only loss of the season. Despite the defeat, Taylorville’s senior running back, Clark Rahar, displayed an impressive performance with 130 total yards and a touchdown.
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