You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Amherst County on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks out of the water with a 69-0 final score. The game marked the Lancers' most dominant victory of the season.
It was another big night for Devonte Wade, who rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Tres Liggon, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Amherst County wouldn't let Harrisonburg keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Amherst County can thank Slade Shaner and Gideon Thomas for forcing both of them.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Amherst County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 480 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Amherst County now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Harrisonburg, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Amherst County will welcome Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Amherst County: 14.6, Heritage: 12.2) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Harrisonburg, they will be playing at home against Rockbridge County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rockbridge County is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Harrisonburg will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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