Football Preview: Rappahannock Raiders vs. Essex Trojans
Rappahannock is on a eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Essex is on a ten-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Rappahannock Raiders and the Essex Trojans are set to duel on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Rappahannock is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Westmoreland 56-14.
Rappahannock's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kenneth Madison led the charge by rushing for 191 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Madison is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 105 every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Cj Kelly, who rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Essex). They claimed a resounding 72-0 victory over Middlesex. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Trojans with their most commanding win of the season.
Essex's win bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Rappahannock, their victory bumped their record up to 12-0.
Rappahannock didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Essex in their previous matchup back in October, but they still walked away with a 13-8 win. Does Rappahannock have another victory up their sleeve, or will Essex turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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