Armstrong unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Highlands Golden Rams by a score of 31-28 on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
Despite the loss, Armstrong still got an impressive performance from Jaydon Oliver, who threw for 259 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 88 yards and one touchdown. Oliver got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 50 yards. Kayden Lewis was Oliver's top target, picking up 130 receiving yards and one score.
Even if they lost, Armstrong's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 4.5 sacks. Warren Johnson refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
Looking ahead, Armstrong will welcome Hampton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highlands, they will head out on the road to challenge Elizabeth Forward at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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