Robbinsville can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 46-0 victory over the Copper Basin Cougars. The Black Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Darion Ledbetter had a dynamite game for Robbinsville, rushing for 68 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Ledbetter a new career-high in rushing yards. Bryce Adams was another key player, rushing for 16 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Robbinsville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Robbinsville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Roman Jones and Everett Taylor.
Robbinsville's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Copper Basin, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Robbinsville will head out to take on Trion at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Trion will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Robbinsville surely won't give up without a fight. As for Copper Basin, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Chattanooga Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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