James Island didn't have done well against Cane Bay recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The James Island Trojans came out on top against the Cane Bay Cobras by a score of 16-3. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Cobras are ranked 117th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jalen Brown-Singleton continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 176 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 66 yards.
Another reason for the win was James Island's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Savion Small was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. James Island got some further help from Malachi Jefferson: he picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The victory (which was James Island's third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. As for Cane Bay, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
James Island will welcome St. James at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. James Island's defense has only allowed 6.8 points per game this season, so St. James' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cane Bay, they will head out to square off against White Knoll at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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