Football Recap: American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots vs. South Lenoir Blue Devils
On Friday, the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots made easy work of the South Lenoir Blue Devils and carried off a 28-8 victory. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston found their leader in sophomore Symir Ray, who rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Ray's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 109 rushing yards. Cash Tolley was in the mix too, providing American Leadership Academy-Johnston with two touchdowns.
Ray was just one part of a punishing run game: American Leadership Academy-Johnston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 368 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston wouldn't let South Lenoir keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Demarr Williams, Calvin Hooks, and Elijah Fulton picked up one apiece. Chris Ayala was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending a pass.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. As for South Lenoir, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-10.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston is on the road again on Friday to play Northern Durham at 7:00 p.m. American Leadership Academy-Johnston is facing Northern Durham at the right time seeing as Northern Durham is stuck on a five-game losing streak. South Lenoir does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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