Athens Drive was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were beaten by the Leesville Road Pride 44-6. While losing is never fun, the Jaguars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Pride are ranked 38th).
When it comes to explaining why Athens Drive lost, don't look at Tyrese Madry. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Madry has posted since back in August.
Leesville Road's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was AkShar Barnes, who rushed for 67 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 44 receiving yards. Barnes is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Deiondre Goldston, who threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns.
Athens Drive's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Leesville Road, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Athens Drive will venture away from home to take on Enloe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Leesville Road, they will welcome Cardinal Gibbons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Leesville Road has won seven straight at home dating back to last season, while Cardinal Gibbons won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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