Ashley hasn't had much luck against West Brunswick recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Screaming Eagle will challenge the Trojans at 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, Ashley came up short against New Hanover and fell 32-22.
Bryson Lovelace
| 10/17/25 @ New Hanover | 2 |
| 10/10/25 vs North Brunswick | 3 |
| 09/26/25 @ Laney | 2 |
| 09/19/25 vs Topsail | 2 |
| 09/12/25 @ Fike | 2 |
Despite the loss, Ashley got top-tier performance from Bryson Lovelace, who rushed for 183 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Lovelace has been hot, having also posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last five times he's played.
Meanwhile, West Brunswick came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their defense stepped up to hand Topsail a 21-0 shutout on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Trojans' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 145th, while the Pirates are ranked 291st).
Ashley better keep an eye on Josiah Borton. He was instrumental in West Brunswick's win, rushing for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Those two rushing touchdowns gave Borton a new career-high.
West Brunswick was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
West Brunswick now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Ashley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Ashley has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 187.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like West Brunswick struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 165.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Ashley strolled past West Brunswick in their previous meeting back in September of 2024 by a score of 28-9. Will the Screaming Eagle repeat their success, or do the Trojans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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