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| 09/19/25 - Home | 50-18 W |
| 08/23/24 - Away | 22-12 W |
| 08/18/23 - Home | 20-7 W |
| 08/19/22 - Away | 30-13 W |
| 08/20/21 - Home | 22-15 W |
| + 5 more games |
Rockingham County not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since October 11, 2024 (when they won 42-0). They blew past the McMichael Phoenix 50-18. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Phoenix: they've now won nine in a row.
Luke Strittmatter produced another solid performance rushing for 147 yards and three scores while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also throwing for 154 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 84.6% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Rockingham County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 275 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Rockingham County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as James Thomas, Brady Ross, Marty Hester, and Noah Isley picked up one apiece.
When it comes to explaining why McMichael lost, don't look at Brayden Dalton. Despite the final result, he picked up 102 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Rockingham County picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-3. As for McMichael, they dropped their record down to 2-2 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rockingham County will take on Walkertown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for McMichael, they will challenge Southwestern Randolph at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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