Ellington has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.78 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 48-15 loss at the hands of the Capital Prep/Achievement First Trailblazers. The Knights have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
It was another big night for Hashim Jones, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown on only six carries for Capital Prep/Achievement First. Jones' rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 15th straight game with at least 119 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Ellington's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Capital Prep/Achievement First, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Ellington will host Weaver at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Weaver is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Ellington will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Capital Prep/Achievement First, they will head out to take on CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Capital Prep/Achievement First is facing CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] at the right time seeing as CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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