Football Preview: Essex Trojans vs. Rappahannock Raiders
Essex has gone 9-1 against Rappahannock recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Essex Trojans and the Rappahannock Raiders are set to duel. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Essex comes in on six and Rappahannock on 12.
Essex is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They never let Middlesex onto the board and left with a 72-0 victory. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Rappahannock blew past Westmoreland, posting a 56-14 win. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won ten matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Rappahannock's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kenneth Madison, who rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Madison showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 62 yards. Another player making a difference was Cj Kelly, who rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
Rappahannock pushed their record up to 12-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.8 points. As for Essex, their record is now 11-1.
Essex came up short against Rappahannock in their previous matchup back in October, falling 13-8. Can Essex avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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