The Chesterfield Golden Rams will head out to take on the Strom Thurmond Rebels at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Chesterfield has given up an average of 32.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Chesterfield is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Cheraw on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Golden Rams had to suffer through a 51-0 loss at the hands of the Braves. The loss continues a trend for the Golden Rams in their meetings with the Braves: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Strom Thurmond waltzed into their matchup on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 32-10 victory. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Rebels just coasted through the last quarter.
Chesterfield better keep an eye on Deonte Phillips. He was instrumental in Strom Thurmond's win, rushing for 102 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight carries. That's the most rushing yards Phillips has posted since back in September of 2024. Shaheed Williams was another key player, picking up 62 receiving yards and one score.
Strom Thurmond was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 225 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Strom Thurmond's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB six times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as six different players picked up one apiece. They received some extra help from Grayson Smith, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Strom Thurmond's record is now 8-2. As for Chesterfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
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