Football Recap: Williams Bulldogs vs. Jacksonville Cardinals
Williams and Jacksonville squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Williams had to settle for second. They fell to the Jacksonville Cardinals 30-24. The Bulldogs were up 24-7 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Williams lost, don't look at Dan Mahan. Despite the final result, he rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Williams also got a significant boost from Andrews Cruz, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 91 yards.
Even though they lost, Williams was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
Jacksonville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Demon June, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. June didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made six total tackles. Another player making a difference was Eric Griffin, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
The loss snapped Williams' winning streak at ten games and leaves them with a 10-2 record. As for Jacksonville, they pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Williams does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jacksonville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cape Fear at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cape Fear is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.8 points per game this season.
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