Two dominant wideouts in Elliot Premus and Damauri Robinson are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Southmoreland Scotties will face off against the Derry Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Southmoreland didn't have too much trouble with Ringgold on the road as they won 32-15.
Southmoreland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Premus led the charge by picking up 79 receiving yards and a touchdown. Premus also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception. Jackson Mickens was another key player, picking up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Southmoreland wouldn't let Ringgold keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mickens was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Meanwhile, while Derry put up some points on Friday, the same can't be said for Indiana. Derry put the hurt on Indiana with a sharp 21-0 win. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Trojans this season.
Southmoreland's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Derry, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Southmoreland skirted past Derry 24-21 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Derry's Ahmad Ward, who rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Southmoreland to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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