Moody hadn't done well against Leeds recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Moody Blue Devils strolled past the Leeds Greenwave with points to spare, taking the game 38-22. Given the Blue Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama football rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Greenwave are ranked 67th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Moody's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Le'Kamren Meadows led the charge by rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Josiah Dozier also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Another reason for the win was Moody's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Bailey Abercombie and Ba'Roc Willis, who racked up four sacks between them. Willis is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season. Jagger Ludolf was another major factor on D, making 19 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Leeds lost, don't look at Conner Nelson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Taylon Gaiter was Nelson's top target, picking up 51 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 44 yards.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Moody, bringing their record for this year to 5-2. As for Leeds, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Moody will venture away from home to challenge Springville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Moody is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Leeds, they will welcome Center Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Leeds is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.9 points per game this season.
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