American Leadership Academy-Johnston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets at home by a 32-14 margin. Despite 64 more yards than the Yellowjackets, the Patriots couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, American Leadership Academy-Johnston still got an impressive performance from Demarr Williams, who rushed for 111 yards and one TD on only ten carries.
Elijah Fulton
| 10/24/25 vs Roanoke Rapids | 12 |
| 10/10/25 @ Louisburg | 8 |
| 10/03/25 vs Bunn | 7 |
| 09/26/25 @ Jordan-Matthews | 17 |
| 09/19/25 @ East Carteret | 13 |
| + 7 more games |
Even if they lost, American Leadership Academy-Johnston's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Elijah Fulton was the leader with two. He has been hot for a while, having also posted six or more total tackles the last 12 times he's played.
It was another big night for Bobby Hawkins Jr, who rushed for 111 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 67 receiving yards and one touchdown for Roanoke Rapids. That's the most rushing yards Hawkins Jr has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Holden Ford, who threw for 106 yards and a pair of TDs.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Roanoke Rapids, they moved to 2-7 with that victory, which also ended their seven-game losing streak.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. American Leadership Academy-Johnston is set to face off against their familiar foe Nash Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Roanoke Rapids will take on rival Bunn at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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