A.C. Reynolds is 10-0 against Enka since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The A.C. Reynolds Rockets will take on the Enka Jets at 7:00 p.m. Enka took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on A.C. Reynolds, who comes in off a win.
A.C. Reynolds took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past North Buncombe 56-6 at home. Given the Rockets' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 54th, while the Black Hawks are ranked 321st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
A.C. Reynolds got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayden Smith out in front who rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Smith has posted since back in November of 2023. Max Guest was in the mix as well, providing A.C. Reynolds with three touchdowns.
A.C. Reynolds' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Giovanni Mcknight Jr and Decarlos Lynch. Brandon Ledbetter was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Enka took a blow against Erwin on Friday, falling 55-14. The Jets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-7.
A.C. Reynolds' win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Enka, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Everything came up roses for A.C. Reynolds against Enka when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 58-7 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for A.C. Reynolds since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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