Football Preview: Ardrey Kell Knights vs. Myers Park Mustangs
The Ardrey Kell Knights will take on the Myers Park Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ardrey Kell is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.2 points per game this season.
Ardrey Kell's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Berry 47-0 on the road. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 63rd, while the Cardinals are ranked 254th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ardrey Kell's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jared Curtis, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Another back making a difference was Tristan Rivest, who rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns.
Ardrey Kell didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Alex Gutierrez and Andrew Davis. Gutierrez is also on a roll when it comes to interceptions, as he's now snagged at least one in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Myers Park was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last Saturday as they fell 20-15 to Palisades.
The victory got Ardrey Kell back to even at 3-3. As for Myers Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Things could have been worse for Ardrey Kell, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 32-16 loss to Myers Park in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Ardrey Kell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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