Football Preview: Fletcher Senators vs. Oakleaf Knights
Two dominant backs in Jahmyri Jennings and Chris "Deuce" Foy II are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Fletcher Senators will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Oakleaf Knights at 7:00 p.m. Oakleaf took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Fletcher, who comes in off a win.
Fletcher will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points last Friday, then bounced right back against Sandalwood on Friday. Fletcher claimed a resounding 47-19 victory over Sandalwood on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Senators have posted against the Saints since September 12, 2014.
Fletcher's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jennings, who rushed for 78 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Trevor Bryan handled things on the ground, rushing for 96 yards.
Meanwhile, Oakleaf scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 57-50 to Bolles. Despite 102 more yards than the Bulldogs, the Knights couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Oakleaf's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of "Deuce" Foy II, who gained 227 total yards and three touchdowns, and Jack Mckissock, who threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns. Carlos Witherup was Mckissock's top target, picking up 157 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Oakleaf's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Leading the way was Amare' Thomas with three. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Bolles' side was Jermaine Robinson, who made 11 total tackles and defended two passes.
Even though they lost, Oakleaf was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 240 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 198 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Fletcher's record is now 4-1. As for Oakleaf, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Things could have been worse for Fletcher, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 28-14 loss to Oakleaf in their previous matchup back in November of 2014. Thankfully for Fletcher, Keylan Brown (who rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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