Bruton hasn't had much luck against New Kent recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Bruton has given up an average of 38.2 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Bruton took on Warhill on Friday. The Panthers were outmatched by the Lions and fell 61-6. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 255th, while the Lions are ranked 93rd).
Meanwhile, New Kent waltzed into their game last Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They claimed a resounding 40-6 victory over the Falcons. That looming 40-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trojans yet this season.
Bruton better keep an eye on Benjamin Christian. He was instrumental in New Kent's win, rushing for 130 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also throwing for 90 yards and one TD. Christian has become a key player for the Trojans: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. Sherman ''Trey'' Wynn helped out on the ground, rushing for 85 yards and a rushing touchdown.
New Kent was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Bruton's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for New Kent, their record is now 4-2.
Bruton was dealt a bruising 55-28 defeat at the hands of New Kent when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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