Princeton was handed a two-point loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rosewood on Friday. The Princeton Bulldogs breezed by the Rosewood Eagles on the road to the tune of 48-7. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 24-0.
Teo Mcphatter was a one-man wrecking crew for Princeton as he rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for ten yards and a touchdown. Mcphatter is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Austin Lewallen was in the mix too, providing Princeton with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Princeton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 304 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in 16 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Rosewood lost, don't look at Micah Williamson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Williamson's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Princeton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Rosewood, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Princeton will square off against Richlands at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Richlands' defense has only allowed 3.5 points per game this season, so Princeton's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rosewood, they will take on Northside - Pinetown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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