Armstrong (Kennedy) is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Thomas Jefferson is on a 12-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Armstrong (Kennedy) Wildcats will host the Thomas Jefferson Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Armstrong (Kennedy)'s defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 46-0 victory over John Marshall. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Justices are ranked 320th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jahkei Chavis continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending two passes. Briontay Harris was another key player, throwing for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Armstrong (Kennedy) wouldn't let John Marshall keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Dior Barnes, Zyon Johnson, and A'Veri Hornes picked up one apiece. Hornes is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Armstrong (Kennedy) was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in eight consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Thomas Jefferson against J.R. Tucker on Friday as the team secured a 56-0 win.
Rashaud Cherry was his usual excellent self, rushing for 94 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, while also throwing for 160 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Charlvin Jones, who threw for 73 yards and two touchdowns.
Thomas Jefferson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Malik Porter and Cherry.
Armstrong (Kennedy)'s victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Thomas Jefferson, their win bumped their record up to an identical 8-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Armstrong (Kennedy) has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 234.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 253.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Armstrong (Kennedy) against Thomas Jefferson in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 28-0 victory. Does Armstrong (Kennedy) have another victory up their sleeve, or will Thomas Jefferson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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