Football Recap: Fort Dorchester Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Ryan Campbell

By Team Reports Oct 19, 2024, 9:35am

Football Recap: Fort Dorchester Patriots vs. West Ashley Wildcats

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There's no place like home for Fort Dorchester, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 34-21 victory over the West Ashley Wildcats on Friday. That looming 34-21 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.

It was another big night for Ryan Campbell, who rushed for 249 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. Those 249 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.

Fort Dorchester didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jaxon King, Duke Williams, Romaum Parson, and Jordan Wright picked up one apiece. King is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Fort Dorchester was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 280 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

The win snapped Fort Dorchester's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record. As for West Ashley, they now have a losing record at 3-4.

Fort Dorchester didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 26-7 defeat against James Island on the 18th. As for West Ashley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 63-0 victory against Stall on the 18th.

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