John Battle hasn't had much luck against Patrick Henry recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Trojans will venture away from home to square off against the Rebels at 7:00 p.m. Patrick Henry took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on John Battle, who comes in off a win.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when John Battle and Central Wise meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Trojans snuck past the Warriors with a 31-27 victory.
John Battle's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caden Sturgill, who rushed for 92 yards and one TD, and also threw for 171 yards and one touchdown while completing 76% of his passes. A healthy portion of Sturgill's aerial production (113 yards to be exact) went to Kaidden Dean, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against George Wythe, falling 48-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Rebels in their meetings with the Maroons: they've now lost three in a row.
John Battle's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Patrick Henry, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
John Battle took a serious blow against Patrick Henry in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, falling 42-12. Can the Trojans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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