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| 11/08/24 - Home | 68-0 W |
| 11/03/23 - Away | 49-6 W |
| 09/16/22 - Away | 49-8 W |
| 09/17/21 - Home | 34-0 W |
| 11/08/19 - Home | 56-32 W |
| + 4 more games |
Amherst County has gone 8-1 against Liberty recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Lancers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Minutemen at 7:00 p.m. Amherst County has given up an average of 33.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Amherst County is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Glass on Friday. The Lancers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jaheim Jones, who rushed for 114 yards on only 14 carries, and also threw for 136 yards and one touchdown. His longest rush was for an incredible 77 yards. Jamerson Daniel was another key rusher, gaining 69 total yards and two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Amherst County's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Daniel and Wyatt Seay, who each picked up one sack apiece. Amherst County received some extra help from Simari Thompson, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Liberty's offense. They had to suffer through a 63-0 loss at the hands of Heritage. While losing is never fun, the Minutemen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 235th, while the Pioneers are ranked 20th).
Amherst County's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Liberty, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-6.
Everything came up roses for Amherst County against Liberty in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 68-0 victory. Will the Lancers repeat their success, or do the Minutemen have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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