Roanoke Rapids needed a changed in momentum after dropping seven straight games and they got it from Bobby Hawkins Jr. The Yellowjackets strolled past the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 32-14 thanks in part to Hawkins Jr, who rushed for 132 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 67 receiving yards and one touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making seven total tackles and defending one pass.
When it comes to explaining why American Leadership Academy-Johnston lost, don't look at Demarr Williams. Despite the final result, he rushed for 111 yards and one TD on only ten carries.
Roanoke Rapids' win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-7. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Roanoke Rapids didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-8 defeat against Bunn on the 30th. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they will square off against Nash Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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