The Robbinsville Black Knights will challenge the South Davidson Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Robbinsville will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Robbinsville is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed past East Columbus to the tune of 54-7. The result was nothing new for the Black Knights, who have now won six games by 29 points or more so far this season.
One reason for the win was Robbinsville's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Mathew Phillips, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, South Davidson won against Rosman two weeks ago with 27 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Wildcats enjoyed a cozy 27-12 win over Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.
Robbinsville better keep an eye on Gage Underwood. He was instrumental in South Davidson's win, rushing for 183 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Underwood's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards.
South Davidson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 192 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Robbinsville's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for South Davidson, their win bumped their record up to 11-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Robbinsville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 222.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like South Davidson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 286.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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