Football Preview: Fletcher Senators vs. Oakleaf Knights
Two dominant backs in Jahmyri Jennings and Chris "Deuce" Foy II are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Fletcher Senators are on the road again on Friday to play the Oakleaf Knights at 7:00 p.m. Oakleaf took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Fletcher, who comes in off a win.
Fletcher will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Sandalwood on Friday. Fletcher took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 47-19 win over Sandalwood. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Senators have posted against the Saints since September 12, 2014.
Fletcher got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jennings out in front who rushed for 78 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Fletcher also got a significant boost from Trevor Bryan, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 96 yards.
Meanwhile, Oakleaf scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 57-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bolles. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Oakleaf's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of "Deuce" Foy II, who gained 227 total yards and three touchdowns, and Jack Mckissock, who threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns. Carlos Witherup was Mckissock's top target, picking up 157 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Fletcher's record is now 4-1. As for Oakleaf, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Fletcher lost to Oakleaf on the road by a decisive 28-14 margin in their previous meeting back in November of 2014. Thankfully for Fletcher, Keylan Brown (who rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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