Holmes took a 33-point defeat the last time they faced off against Camden County, but they managed to turn things around on Friday. The Holmes Aces sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 25-22 victory over the Camden County Bruins. The Aces' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Amaree Jackson had a dynamite game for Holmes, rushing for 157 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also picking up 42 receiving yards. Holmes is 4-1 when Jackson posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise.
Holmes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 229 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Holmes didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jackson, Elijah Davis, and Kazzure Downing picked up one apiece.
Despite the loss, Camden County still got an impressive performance from Javon Mayo, who rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, and also picked up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown. Mayo's longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Holmes now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Camden County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Holmes will welcome Hertford County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hertford County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Holmes surely won't give up without a fight. As for Camden County, they will head out to face off against Manteo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manteo is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Camden County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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