Football Game Preview: Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets vs. American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots + Official Tickets

The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to face off against the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Roanoke Rapids has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since August 22.

On Friday, Roanoke Rapids ended up a good deal behind Louisburg and lost 28-14.

Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy-Johnston played a tough matchup last Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Louisburg 65-32. The Patriots were down 50-26 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.

Roanoke Rapids will have to contain Anthony Jimenez as he made an impact in American Leadership Academy-Johnston's last game. He rushed for 304 yards and three TDs while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Jimenez was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 62 yards.

Roanoke Rapids' defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.

Everything came up roses for Roanoke Rapids against American Leadership Academy-Johnston when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the squad secured a 51-16 win. In that game, the Yellowjackets amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.