Football Recap: Rockingham County Skates Past Bartlett Yancey with Ease + How To Watch

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Previous 3 Games

10/10/25 - Home	54-15 W
09/12/18 - Away	39-16 W
09/15/17 - Home	53-0 W

Rockingham County's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They really took it to the Bartlett Yancey Buccaneers for the full four quarters, racking up a 54-15 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Cougars needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Rockingham County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Luke Strittmatter led the charge by rushing for 51 yards and two TDs on only six carries, while also throwing for 61 yards and one touchdown while completing 72.7% of his passes. Strittmatter's passing game has become a key predictor of the Cougars' success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 0-3 otherwise. Malachi Bryant was another key rusher, rushing for 63 yards and one score.

Rockingham County's run defense was locked in: Bartlett Yancey could only muster 1.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Bryant for the heroic effort on defense: he. Rockingham County's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 2.95 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 4.9 on average over their last five games.

Rockingham County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Noah Isley, Jaylen Adams, and Braxton Dillard picked up one apiece. Adams got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Rockingham County's record now sits at 3-4. As for Bartlett Yancey, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Looking ahead, Rockingham County is taking a road trip to challenge Carver at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets' defense has only allowed 11.7 points per game this season, so the Cougars' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bartlett Yancey, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Reidsville at 7:00 p.m. The Rams will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Buccaneers surely won't give up without a fight.