Football Game Preview: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials vs. Lewis Lancers

By Team Reports Oct 6, 2024, 10:19pm

Football Preview: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials vs. Lewis Lancers

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Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology hasn't had much luck against Lewis recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Colonials will stay at home for another week and welcome the Lewis Lancers at 7:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last.

Having struggled with seven defeats in a row dating back to last season, Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology finally turned things around against FCA B last Friday. Everything went their way against the Bucks as they made off with a 38-18 win. The Colonials' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Abdul Bundu had a dynamite game for Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology, rushing for 169 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Bundu a new career-high in rushing yards.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology wouldn't let FCA B keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology can thank Muhammad Baig and Abenet Berhanu for forcing both of them. Another thorn in FCA B's side was Brian Bowers, who picked up a sack, made eight total tackles (7.0 for loss), and defended a pass.

Meanwhile, Lewis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 49-0 defeat at the hands of Edison.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Lewis, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology suffered a grim 41-16 defeat to Lewis when the teams last played back in October of 2023. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Lewis' Jude Hijazi, who picked up 124 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Now that Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.

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