Football Recap: American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots vs. Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets
American Leadership Academy-Johnston has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 51-16 loss at the hands of the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets. The Patriots' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the defeat, American Leadership Academy-Johnston saw an underclassman step up: Symir Ray rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Even though they lost, American Leadership Academy-Johnston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Bobby Hawkins Jr continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Roanoke Rapids, rushing for 180 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. De?Majay Williams also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Having lost for the first time this season, American Leadership Academy-Johnston fell to 3-1. As for Roanoke Rapids, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on South Wake at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. American Leadership Academy-Johnston is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Roanoke Rapids, they are taking a road trip to face off against Franklinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklinton's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Roanoke Rapids' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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