Football Preview: Anson Bearcats vs. Albemarle Bulldogs
Anson is 3-0 against Albemarle since September of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Anson Bearcats will host the Albemarle Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Anson is headed into the game having just posted their biggest victory since September 22, 2023 on Friday. They blew past North Rowan 44-22.
Anson had a senior duo take command as Jazear Griffin rushed for 240 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per carry and Kendrick Maye gained 224 total yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Griffin is now averaging an impressive 131.7 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Anson was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 544 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Albemarle didn't have done well against West Stanly recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Albemarle strolled past West Stanly with points to spare, taking the game 33-14.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Albemarle to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dre Davis, who rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Another back making a difference was Kaine McLendon, who rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Anson's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Albemarle, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the trenches. Anson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 197.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Albemarle struggles in that department as they've been averaging 206.3. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Anson skirted past Albemarle 17-14 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Does Anson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Albemarle turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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