Friday just wasn't the day for Joppatowne's offense. They were outmatched by the Bel Air Bobcats on the road and fell 43-0. Having soared to a lofty 46 points in the game before, the Mariners' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Bel Air's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dylan James led the charge by rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Joppatowne has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Bel Air, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-4.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Joppatowne will venture away from home to take on Havre de Grace at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bel Air, they will play host again on Friday to welcome City College, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. City College is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Bel Air will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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