Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask A.C. Reynolds). They claimed a resounding 56-6 win over the North Buncombe Black Hawks at home. With the Rockets ahead 35-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
A.C. Reynolds' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayden Smith led the charge by rushing for 50 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Smith has posted since back in November of 2023. Max Guest was another key rusher, rushing for 71 yards and two touchdowns.
A.C. Reynolds' 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 Giovanni Mcknight Jr and Decarlos Lynch. Brandon Ledbetter was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
A.C. Reynolds' victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for North Buncombe, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
A.C. Reynolds will take on Enka at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Buncombe, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against T.C. Roberson at 6:00 p.m. T.C. Roberson will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last.
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