Football Preview: Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars vs. Wilson Prep Tigers
On Friday Rocky Mount Prep will have to hit the road after three straight games at home. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Jaguars faces off against the Wilson Prep Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Rocky Mount Prep's offense hasn't had much luck over their past five matchups, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rocky Mount Prep is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Northampton County last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Rocky Mount Prep was beaten by Northampton County 50-0.
Meanwhile, Wilson Prep came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 41 points) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Eagles as they made off with a 46-26 win. Considering the Tigers have won six matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Wilson Prep got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Xavier Williams out in front who rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Travon Usher handled things on the ground, rushing for 99 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Wilson Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 500 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Wilson Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nazir Vines and Ethan Nelson. Wilson Prep got some further help from Jordan Hamm: he picked up two sacks and made 11 total tackles.
Rocky Mount Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Wilson Prep, their record now sits at 7-1.
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