Rappahannock came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Essex Trojans, falling 22-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Raiders were not able to get on the board.
Cj Kelly threw for 99 yards on five of ten attempts. Christian Destin was his top target, picking up 69 receiving yards. On the ground, Kenneth Madison rushed for 46 yards.
Jaden Holmes had a dynamite game For Essex., rushing for 194 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 10.8 yards per carry.
Rappahannock's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Essex, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rappahannock will host Colonial Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Drifters will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Essex, they will welcome Northumberland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians' defense has only allowed 13.3 points per game this season, so the Trojans' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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