Football Recap: New Albany Bulldogs vs. Ripley Tigers
New Albany won the last time they faced Ripley, and things went their way on Friday too. The New Albany Bulldogs were the clear victor by a 29-8 margin over the Ripley Tigers. Considering the Bulldogs have won five games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Dedric Robinson Jr, who rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Braden Shettles, who threw for 118 yards and a touchdown on only 11 passes.
New Albany was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
New Albany's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-0. As for Ripley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
New Albany will challenge Greenwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Albany's defense has only allowed 11.3 points per game this season, so Greenwood's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ripley, they will face off against West Lauderdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in West Lauderdale's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven matches.
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