Football Preview: Providence Grove Patriots vs. Randleman Tigers
After four games on the road, Providence Grove is heading back home. They will host the Randleman Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Providence Grove headed into their last matchup having not scored more than 12 points for three straight, but Trinity let them put that streak behind them. Providence Grove blew past Trinity 42-21 on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Patriots as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jackson Lawver had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 103 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Andrew Thomas was another key player, picking up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Providence Grove didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Brady Collins, Jameson Summey, and Jacob Flinchum picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Randleman put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Wheatmore 44-0 at home. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Providence Grove's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for Randleman, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Providence Grove was dealt a bruising 42-14 loss at the hands of Randleman when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Providence Grove have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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