Providence Grove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. The game between them and the Southwestern Randolph Cougars wasn't particularly close, with the Providence Grove Patriots falling 42-26. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 16-15 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Jackson Lawver and Jackson Rhyne certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Lawver threw for 187 yards and four touchdowns, while Rhyne gained 155 total yards and three touchdowns. Lawver is becoming a predictor of Providence Grove's success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 0-6 when he doesn't).
Providence Grove's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Southwestern Randolph, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Providence Grove and Wheatmore are set to duel on Friday. As for Southwestern Randolph, they will take on Trinity at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Trinity is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Southwestern Randolph will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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