Thomas Jefferson's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They claimed a resounding 79-0 win over the Amelia County Raiders at home. Fans of the Vikings have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Thomas Jefferson had a senior duo take command as Isaiah Brown rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries and Rashaud Cherry threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes. Brown also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles. Amare? Gough was Cherry's top target, picking up 56 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 36 yards and a touchdown.
One reason for the win was Thomas Jefferson's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 11 sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Kendrick Rodgers and Kai Thompson who racked up seven sacks between them.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Thomas Jefferson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 409 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted was before the start of last season.
Thomas Jefferson's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Amelia County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Thomas Jefferson will take on Norcom at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Jefferson is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Amelia County, they will square off against Central Woodstock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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