A.L. Brown hadn't done well against Hickory Ridge recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The A.L. Brown Wonders strolled past the Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls with points to spare, taking the game 31-14. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Wonders were the (much) better team in the second half.
Mekhi Herron was his usual excellent self, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Hickory Ridge's loss came despite strong showings from David Johnson and Joell Wooten. Johnson rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, while Wooten picked up 109 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave Johnson a new career-high in rushing yards. Ezekiel Kelly got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
A.L. Brown's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Hickory Ridge, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A.L. Brown will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Lake Norman at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Lake Norman's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so A.L. Brown's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hickory Ridge, they will head out on the road to square off against Mooresville at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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