Broad Run lost against John Champe back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Broad Run Spartans took a hard 38-21 fall against the John Champe Knights. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 196th, while the Knights are ranked 35th).
Even though they lost, Broad Run was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 355 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 273 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
John Champe was led to victory by Tyler Kann and Dawon Harvey Jr. Kann gained 93 total yards and three touchdowns, while Harvey Jr gained 136 total yards and a touchdown. What's more, Kann also racked up 60 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in August of 2023. Harrison Tyler was another key player, rushing for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Broad Run dropped their record down to 3-6 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 27.7 points per game. As for John Champe, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Broad Run will be playing at home against Tuscarora at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tuscarora's defense has only allowed 5.2 points per game this season, so Broad Run's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for John Champe, they will venture away from home to face off against Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in John Champe's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
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