Football Preview: Fletcher Senators vs. Oakleaf Knights
Two dominant backs in Jahmyri Jennings and Chris "Deuce" Foy II are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Fletcher Senators will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Oakleaf Knights at 7:00 p.m. Fletcher will be strutting in after a win while Oakleaf will be coming in after a loss.
Fletcher will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Sandalwood on Friday. Fletcher claimed a resounding 47-19 victory over Sandalwood on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Senators have posted against the Saints since September 12, 2014.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Fletcher to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jennings, who rushed for 78 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Trevor Bryan handled things on the ground, rushing for 96 yards.
Meanwhile, Oakleaf scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 57-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bolles. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Oakleaf's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of "Deuce" Foy II, who gained 227 total yards and three touchdowns, and Jack Mckissock, who threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns. Carlos Witherup was Mckissock's top target, picking up 157 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Fletcher's record now sits at 4-1. As for Oakleaf, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Things could have been worse for Fletcher, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 28-14 loss to Oakleaf in their previous matchup back in November of 2014. Thankfully for Fletcher, Keylan Brown (who rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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