Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Midlothian). They breezed by the Clover Hill Cavaliers at home to the tune of 45-0 on Friday. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 78th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 262nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Dk Chapman Jr., who rushed for 79 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 54 receiving yards. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 51 yards. Another player making a difference was Gibson Gross, who threw for 166 yards and three touchdowns.
The victory (which was Midlothian's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. As for Clover Hill, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midlothian will welcome Richmond City School of the Arts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Midlothian's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Richmond City School of the Arts' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Clover Hill, they will take on Monacan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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