Asheboro is 0-3 against Montgomery Central since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Asheboro Blue Comets will welcome the Montgomery Central Timberwolves at 7:30 p.m. Asheboro is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.4 points per game this season.
Asheboro is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took down Ledford 51-35 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Blue Comets.
Asheboro found their leader in freshman CONNOR BRINTON, who rushed for 197 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Those 197 rushing yards gave BRINTON a new career-high. LOGAN LOUGHLIN was another key player, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes.
Meanwhile, a win for Montgomery Central just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 30-7 to Oak Grove. The loss continues a trend for the Timberwolves in their matchups with the Grizzlies: they've now lost four in a row.
Asheboro's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Montgomery Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Asheboro has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Montgomery Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 181.7. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Asheboro came up short against Montgomery Central in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 14-8. Will Asheboro have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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