Louisburg extended their winning streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, bumping them up to 7-0. They really took it to the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots for the full four quarters, racking up a 65-32 victory. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Mikah Mcknight
| 10/10/25 vs American Leadership Academy-Johnston | 234 |
| 10/03/25 @ Nash Central | 134 |
| 09/26/25 @ Carrboro | 84 |
| 09/19/25 vs Beddingfield | 80 |
| 09/12/25 vs Franklinton | 90 |
| + 2 more games |
Louisburg was led to victory by Mikah Mcknight and Dondre Allen. Mcknight rushed for 234 yards and four TDs while picking up 14.6 yards per carry, while Allen rushed for 239 yards and a pair of scores on only 13 carries. With that strong performance, Mcknight is now averaging an impressive 101.1 rushing yards per game.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Louisburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 481 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Louisburg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jeremiah Closs and Toney Person. Another thorn in American Leadership Academy-Johnston's side was Chance Roberson, who picked up two sacks, made 15 total tackles (4.0 for loss), and defended one pass.
As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 358th, while Louisburg is ranked 178th).
Despite the loss, American Leadership Academy-Johnston still got an impressive performance from Anthony Jimenez, who rushed for 304 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Jimenez showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 62 yards.
Coincidentally, Louisburg and American Leadership Academy-Johnston will both be playing Roanoke Rapids the next time they take the field. The Warriors will head out to face the Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Patriots will host them at 4:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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