West Point is 7-2 against Middlesex since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The West Point Pointers will challenge the Middlesex Chargers at 7:00 p.m. Middlesex took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on West Point, who comes in off a win.
West Point is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Colonial Beach on Friday. West Point was the clear victor by a 21-0 margin over Colonial Beach. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Pointers as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, a win for Middlesex just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against Northampton, falling 42-18. The Chargers have struggled against the Yellowjackets recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Middlesex got top-tier performance from Jaquan Griffin, who rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Griffin was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 67 yards.
West Point's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Middlesex, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for West Point against Middlesex when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 43-14 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Griffin, who picked up 74 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 58 yards. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will West Point still be able to contain Griffin? There's only one way to find out.
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