Football Recap: Avery County Vikings vs. Rosman Tigers
Avery County can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 50-0 win over the Rosman Tigers. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Avery County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carlos Garcia led the charge by rushing for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. The dominant performance gave Garcia a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Landon Liner, who picked up 101 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Avery County's defense stepped up as well, laying out Colton Dodson. three times. Cobe Townsend was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with ten.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Avery County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Avery County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Rosman, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Avery County will venture away from home to challenge Draughn at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Avery County is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Rosman, they will head out on the road to face off against Mountain Heritage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mountain Heritage will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Rosman surely won't give up without a fight.
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