Friday just wasn't the day for Chesterfield's offense. They were outmatched by the Cheraw Braves and fell 51-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Golden Rams in their meetings with the Braves: they've now lost eight in a row.
Bryce Adams threw for 112 yards on 13 of 24 attempts. Emani Welch was his top target, picking up 34 receiving yards. On the ground, Caleb Johnson rushed for 29 yards.
Cheraw's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kadin Thomas led the charge by throwing for 214 yards and two touchdowns. Thomas' passing game has become a key predictor of the Braves' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 3-4 otherwise. Justyn Joint was another key back, rushing for 56 yards and a pair of scores.
Chesterfield's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Cheraw, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-4.
Looking ahead, Chesterfield will face off against Strom Thurmond at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Rams' defense better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 36.8 points per game this season. As for Cheraw, they will challenge Andrews at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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