Two dominant backs in Marquay Bradshaw and Jaden Desir are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The LaBelle Cowboys/Cowgirls are taking a road trip to face off against the American Heritage Stallions at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. LaBelle will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
LaBelle is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Ambassadors Christian Academy: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that LaBelle blew Ambassadors Christian Academy out of the water with a 38-6 final score. With that victory, the Cowboys/Cowgirls brought their scoring average up to 27.2 points per game.
Bradshaw and Steaver Moore were among the main playmakers for LaBelle as the former rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns and the latter threw for 105 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes. Bradshaw has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
LaBelle didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jeremiah Green and Arrie Davis Jr. Another thorn in Ambassadors Christian Academy's side was Wyatt Milks, who picked up 0.5 sacks and made 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, American Heritage's good fortune finally ran out last Friday. The game between them and Lakeland Christian wasn't particularly close, with American Heritage falling 40-26.
Although American Heritage took the loss, they still got scores from Carmine Gioiosa, Carter Wasko, Sebastian Hayden, and Johanthan Cesar. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Kasten, who threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes.
LaBelle's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for American Heritage, their loss dropped their record down to 7-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. LaBelle has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 163.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like American Heritage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 155.6. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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