It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Thomas Jefferson had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 35-0 win over the Culpeper County Blue Devils. Considering the Vikings have won ten games by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Rashaud Cherry, who threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made six total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. A healthy portion of Cherry's aerial production (100 yards to be exact) went to Malik Porter, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Thomas Jefferson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Porter, Kai Thompson, and Cherry picked up one apiece. Travis Epps was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making eight total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending a pass.
The victory for Thomas Jefferson keeps them at an undefeated 11-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.2 points per game. As for Culpeper County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Thomas Jefferson's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Skyline at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Skyline is coming into the matchup with four straight wins on the road, so Thomas Jefferson will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Culpeper County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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