Amherst County lost against George Washington back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Lancers took a hard 28-14 fall against the Eagles. The Lancers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Amherst County lost, don't look at Jaheim Jones. Despite the final result, he rushed for 63 yards and one score on only six carries.
George Washington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Stanford Lipscomb led the charge by rushing for 31 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also catching one TD. Octaven Covington was another key player, throwing for 115 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight passes.
Amherst County's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for George Washington, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Amherst County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 19-0 win against Mecklenburg County on the 12th. As for George Washington, they have also already played their next contest, a 17-13 victory against Glass on the 12th.
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