The Broughton Capitals are taking a road trip to take on the Wakefield Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Broughton's defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so Wakefield's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Thursday, Broughton was able to grind out a solid victory over Rolesville, taking the game 18-7.
Meanwhile, Wakefield's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's 12th consecutive shutout on Monday. They blew past Green Hope, posting a 33-0 win. Considering the Wolverines have won 12 contests by more than 19 points this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Broughton better keep an eye on Quinn Pope. She was instrumental in Wakefield's win, rushing for 44 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also throwing for 104 yards and two TDs. That's the most rushing yards Pope has posted over her last seven matchups.
One reason for the win was Wakefield's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Jamiya Hodge was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two herself. Brenna Colleran got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Broughton's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-7. As for Wakefield, their win bumped their record up to 15-0.
Broughton suffered a grim 26-0 defeat to Wakefield when the teams last played back in September. Can the Capitals avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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