Fort Bragg extended their home winning streak to six games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Alex Nicholson. The Fort Bragg Timberwolves walked away with a 37-26 victory over the Middletown Mustangs on Friday thanks in part to Nicholson, who rushed for 259 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.4 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Nicholson was just one part of a punishing run game: Fort Bragg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 330 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 311 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Fort Bragg has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Middletown, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort Bragg will take on St. Helena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Fort Bragg's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Middletown, they will challenge Lower Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Middletown is facing Lower Lake at the right time seeing as Lower Lake is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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