The Chopticon Braves will take on the Leonardtown Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Chopticon and three for Leonardtown.
On Friday, Chopticon took a blow against Calvert, falling 34-6. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland football rankings (they are ranked 127th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 18th).
Even if they lost, Chopticon's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jeffrey Bell Lll, Keith Kitts, and Aiden Curtis, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Leonardtown was beaten by Great Mills 42-14 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Raiders have suffered against the Hornets since October 26, 2018.
Leonardtown's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Chopticon, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Chopticon was dealt a bruising 40-0 defeat at the hands of Leonardtown in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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