Ashford's offense rose to the challenge against a Bobcats defense that boasted an average of only 13.75 points allowed on Friday. The Ashford Yellowjackets put the hurt on the Opp Bobcats with a sharp 42-16 victory. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won three matches by 26 points or more so far this season.
Coy Paramore had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 142 yards while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Those 142 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Ashford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Opp only rushed for 122.
Ashford's defense made their presence known, laying out Justice Baldwin. three times. In that department, Jay Ragland was the leader with two sacks. He also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 93.
Despite the defeat, Opp had strong showings from Kal Crittenden, who gained 139 total yards, and Dj Hines, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win made it two in a row for Ashford and bumps their season record up to 4-5. As for Opp, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashford will host Daleville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Daleville is coming into the contest with four straight victories on the road, so Ashford will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Opp, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Bobcats faces off against Straughn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Opp surely won't give up without a fight.
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