It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rappahannock had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Westmoreland Eagles to the tune of 56-14. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won ten matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Rappahannock's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kenneth Madison, who rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Madison was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 62 yards. Another player making a difference was Cj Kelly, who rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
Rappahannock was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matches.
Rappahannock's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.8 points. As for Westmoreland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
Rappahannock and Essex are set to duel on Saturday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Essex: 4.6, Rappahannock: 11.7) so any points scored will be well earned. Westmoreland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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