The Anacostia Indians have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome the Ron Brown Monarchs at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Anacostia is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of District of Columbia's top teams: Cardozo, who was ranked 25th in their home state at the time (Anacostia was ranked 16th). Anacostia breezed by Cardozo at home to the tune of 55-6 on Friday. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Ron Brown came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their matchup on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 46-8 victory over Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering. The result was nothing new for the Monarchs , who have now won three contests by 30 points or more so far this season.
Ron Brown found their leader in underclassman Davieon Browne, who threw for 161 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in three touchdowns on the ground. Darius Knight helped Browne out on the ground, rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Ron Brown's defense and their four sacks. Leading the way was Tariq Brown with two. Brown is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Anacostia's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Ron Brown, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Everything came up roses for Anacostia against Ron Brown in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 53-15 win. Does Anacostia have another victory up their sleeve, or will Ron Brown turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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