Patterson Mill has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Bel Air Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. Patterson Mill will be strutting in after a victory while Bel Air will be coming in after a defeat.
Patterson Mill's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 28-0 win over Rising Sun on the road. That looming 28-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Patterson Mill yet this season.
Meanwhile, Bel Air was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of C. Milton Wright by a score of 14-12. Despite 174 more yards than the Mustangs, the Bobcats couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the defeat, Bel Air saw an underclassman step up: Dylan James rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. James got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 76 yards.
Even though they lost, Bel Air was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as C. Milton Wright only rushed for 81.
Patterson Mill's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Bel Air, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Patterson Mill couldn't quite finish off Bel Air when the teams last played back in October of 2023 and fell 22-20. Will Patterson Mill have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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