Amherst County never let their opponents score on Friday. They strolled past the Mecklenburg County Phoenix with points to spare, taking the game 19-0. The Lancers haven't had any issues with the Phoenix recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Among those leading the charge was Jaheim Jones, who rushed for 176 yards while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 64 yards and one TD. Another big playmaker for Amherst County was Dj Clark, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Amherst County proved: they limited Mecklenburg County to a paltry 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Jamerson Daniel for the heroic effort on defense: he. Amherst County didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.1.
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| 09/12/25 - Home | 19-0 W |
| 09/13/24 - Away | 34-7 W |
| 09/08/23 - Home | 28-7 W |
| 09/29/22 - Away | 55-13 W |
Amherst County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Mecklenburg County, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amherst County will take on Liberty Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Lancers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Mecklenburg County, they will challenge Greensville County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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