Two dominant backs in Sa'Deer Thorton and Ahmir Ponder are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Audenried Rockets will host the Thomas A. Edison Owls at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Thomas A. Edison will be up against a hot Audenried team: the squad just extended their winning streak to five. The Rockets took their contest on Saturday with ease, bagging a 44-8 win over Samuel Fels. The Rockets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Thomas A. Edison hadn't done well against Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Owls really took it to Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech for the full four quarters, racking up a 48-16 victory. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 32-8.
Audenried better keep an eye on Cashmere Thomas. He was instrumental in Thomas A. Edison's win, rushing for 18 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 198 yards and a pair of TDs on only 16 passes. Those 198 passing yards gave Thomas a new career-high. Dre Smith was Thomas' top target, picking up 70 receiving yards and one score.
Thomas A. Edison's defense made their presence known, laying out Sameir Anderson eight times. The heavy lifting was done by Tajir Sheppard and Sajae Smith, who racked up four sacks between them.
Thomas A. Edison's win bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Audenried, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
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