Football Recap: Bowdon's Punishing Run Game Keeps Rolling

By Team Reports Oct 27, 2024, 6:53pm

Football Recap: Bowdon Red Devils vs. Greenville Patriots

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Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bowdon). They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 58-7 win over the Greenville Patriots. The Red Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Charles Maxell Iii was his usual excellent self, throwing for 204 yards and six touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 34 yards. Nathan Bhony was another key player, rushing for 139 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.

Bowdon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in 22 consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Despite the loss, Greenville still got an impressive performance from Antavious Richardson, who threw for 142 yards and a touchdown on only 13 passes, and also rushed for 57 yards on only seven carries.

Bowdon's record now sits at 7-2. As for Greenville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bowdon will welcome Trion at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bowdon is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 43.4 points per game this season. As for Greenville, they will be playing at home against Manchester at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Manchester's defense has only allowed nine points per game this season, so Greenville's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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