Cedar Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They were beaten by the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots 55-0.
Thomas Mcdermott threw for 58 yards on five of 15 attempts.
Caden Thompson was his top target, picking up 27 receiving yards. On the ground,
Joshua Ogden rushed for 63 yards.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston found their leader in underclassman Cameron Thaxton, who rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Thaxton really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Symir Ray, who rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Cedar Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cedar Ridge will square off against Sanderson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Cedar Ridge focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they are on the road again on Friday to play Roanoke Rapids at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Roanoke Rapids has won three straight at home, while American Leadership Academy-Johnston won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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