Rolesville had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Butler Bulldogs 64-14 on the road on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rams also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
Devon Thomas was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Braden Atkinson, who threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rolesville was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 587 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Butler only gained 305.
When it comes to explaining why Butler lost, don't look at Jayden Williams. Despite the final result, he rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 38 receiving yards.
Rolesville will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Grimsley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Butler, they will venture away from home to square off against Richmond at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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