Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sheffield). They enjoyed a cozy 20-6 victory over the Bolton Wildcats on Friday. The score was all tied up 6-6 at the break, but the Knights were the (much) better team in the second half.
Sheffield was led to victory by Radarious Jackson and Javarius Triplett. Jackson rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while Triplett rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Jackson has posted since back in September of 2023.
Sheffield's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jackson and Desmond Brodger. Another thorn in Bolton's side was Isaiah Lackey, who picked up two sacks and made 12 total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Sheffield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 243 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
The win got Sheffield back to even at 2-2. As for Bolton, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sheffield will take on Hillcrest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sheffield's defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so Hillcrest's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bolton, they will head out to square off against Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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