After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Anson, North Rowan was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They took down the T.W. Andrews Red Raiders 55-36. The Cavaliers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jeremiah Alford continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 350 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes. A healthy portion of that aerial production (146 yards to be exact) went to Emari Russell, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why T.W. Andrews lost, don't look at Darion Avery. Despite the final result, he rushed for 153 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Brandon Sturdivant was another key player, rushing for 77 yards and two touchdowns.
The win got North Rowan back to even at 2-2. As for T.W. Andrews, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Rowan will venture away from home to challenge South Davidson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Rowan is facing South Davidson at the right time seeing as South Davidson is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for T.W. Andrews, they will head out to face off against West Stokes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. West Stokes' defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so T.W. Andrews' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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