Albemarle didn't have done well against West Stanly recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Albemarle Bulldogs strolled past the West Stanly Colts with points to spare, taking the game 33-14. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 20-12 loss the last time these two teams met.
Dre Davis was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Kaine McLendon, who rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Albemarle was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Albemarle's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Zyion Geiger, Vincent Gregory, and Davis picked up one apiece.
Albemarle's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for West Stanly, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Albemarle will face off against Anson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for West Stanly, they will challenge North Stanly at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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