A.L. Brown's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the South Rowan Raiders 41-14 at home. Given the Wonders' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 114th, while the Raiders are ranked 261st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
A.L. Brown's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Navariy Young led the charge by picking up 149 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Young showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 66 yards. Aj Settles was another key passer, throwing for 238 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 passes.
Defeat or not, South Rowan got some senior leadership from Brooks Overcash and Jadon Moore. Overcash rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown, while Moore. picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Overcash a new career-high in rushing yards.
A.L. Brown pushed their record up to 2-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for South Rowan, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
A.L. Brown will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hickory Ridge at 7:00 p.m. A.L. Brown is facing Hickory Ridge at the right time seeing as Hickory Ridge is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for South Rowan, they will challenge Northwest Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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