(New Buffalo, MI) - The Red Arrow Raiders got back on the winning track by scoring 84 points, mainly behind the legs and throwing arm of quarterback Eli Thomas.

 

The junior rushed for 495 yards on just 19 carries and passed for another 102 yards at Bloomingdale Friday night. He also rushed for six touchdowns and passed for another touchdown. Thomas also found the end zone on a 99-yard kick-off return.

 

Raiders Head Coach Matt Johnson credited the yardage explosion to Thomas' athletic ability and holes created for him to run through by the offensive line.

 

“He made some great plays with his legs.  A couple of the other touchdowns we had some really nice blocks on offense to allow him to get out in the open,” Johnson said.  

The final score was 84-40.

 

The Raiders (3-4), compromised of New Buffalo and River Valley high schools players, took just a 6-0 lead into the second quarter, then both teams broke off offensively.

 

“I did not think we were going to score 84 points. I figured it would be a lot closer than it was. Eli just had a really good night. Fortunately, there were some plays we ran they weren’t able to defend very well and we were able to take advantage of it,” he said.

The Raiders' final game of the season is Friday night against Martin at New Buffalo.