After only 12 points in their last game, Amherst County made sure to put some points up on the board against Mecklenburg County on Friday. The Amherst County Lancers simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Mecklenburg County Phoenix 34-7 on the road. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 21-0.
Devonte Wade had a dynamite game for Amherst County, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Tres Liggon was in the mix as well, providing Amherst County with three touchdowns.
Amherst County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Benaiah Williams led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last ten games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Amherst County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mecklenburg County only rushed for 16.
The win got Amherst County back to even at 1-1. As for Mecklenburg County, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Amherst County will welcome Liberty Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Amherst County is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Mecklenburg County, they will venture away from home to square off against Lunenburg Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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