Football Recap: Goochland Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 23, 2024, 7:27am

Football Recap: Goochland Bulldogs vs. Western Albemarle Warriors

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A victory for Goochland just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Western Albemarle Warriors 45-14. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.

Gray Heilman had an outrageously good game for Western Albemarle as he rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Andrew Azzato was Heilman's top target, picking up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown.

This is the second loss in a row for Goochland and nudges their season record down to 1-6. As for Western Albemarle, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.

Goochland will venture away from home to face off against Orange County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Orange County's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games. As for Western Albemarle, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Monticello at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monticello is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.7 points per game this season.

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