Football Recap: Jamestown Eagles vs. Nottoway Cougars
Jamestown had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Nottoway Cougars, falling 41-18. The Eagles' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it 12 in a row dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Jamestown lost, don't look at Ben Hanchett. Despite the final result, he rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns. Hanchett got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible68 yards. 118 of those passing yards were hauled in by Morgan Vaughan.
Jamestown wouldn't let Nottoway keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jamestown can thank Conner (Cj) Peay and Brayden Strouse for forcing both of them. Peay's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Jamestown will venture away from home to square off against Essex at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Nottoway, they will welcome Greensville County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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