Rocky Hill needed a changed in momentum after dropping four straight games and they got it from Joey Motes. The Rocky Hill Terriers secured a 26-20 W over the Avon Falcons on Friday thanks in part to Motes, who rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 121 yards and a touchdown. Those 200 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Rocky Hill wouldn't let Avon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Xander Alamo, Landon Mantie, and Matteo Matarazzo picked up one apiece.
Rocky Hill's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Avon, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Rocky Hill and Cromwell/Portland will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on November 27th. Cromwell/Portland's defense has only allowed 14.3 points per game this season, so Rocky Hill's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Avon, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Lewis Mills at 6:00 p.m. on November 26th. Lewis Mills is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Avon will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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