Football Preview: Ramsay Rams vs. Moody Blue Devils
The Ramsay Rams will square off against the Moody Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Ramsay comes in on seven and Moody on nine.
Ramsay is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 40-27 win over Scottsboro.
It was another big night for Jayden Martin, who rushed for 304 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 14.5 yards per carry, and also picked up 38 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 304 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Ramsay was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 344 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Moody never let their opponents score on Friday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 34-0 victory over Wenonah. Considering the Blue Devils have won seven matches by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Moody's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Charlie Johnston, who threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt. Bravis Cave Jr helped Johnston out on the ground, rushing for 59 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 41 receiving yards.
Another reason for the win was Moody's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Leading the way was Ba'Roc Willis with two. Marshall Teofilo was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making 14 total tackles, and defending a pass.
Moody's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 30.6 points. As for Ramsay, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Ramsay has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Moody struggles in that department as they've been averaging 224.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Ramsay beat Moody 40-27 in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Johnston, who threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 31 yards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Ramsay still be able to contain Johnston? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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