Cross is 7-1 against Scott's Branch since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Cross Trojans will square off against the Scott's Branch Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Cross is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past St. John's 70-0 at home on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won five contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Karmello Jones, who rushed for 113 yards and four touchdowns on only six carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.1 rushing touchdowns per game. Another player making a difference was Tyler Harris, who punched in a rushing score.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Cross was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 227 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Cross didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of David Wigfall and Jakari Wright.
Meanwhile, after only 12 points in their last match, Scott's Branch made sure to put some points up on the board against St. John's last Monday. Scott's Branch breezed by St. John's on the road to the tune of 58-6.
Cross pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Scott's Branch, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Cross against Scott's Branch in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-6 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Scott's Branch's Scott'S Branch Middle/High School, who rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Cross to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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