Athens Drive had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it seven. They came up short against the Cary Imps, falling 28-6. The Jaguars were down 21-0 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Tyrese Madry threw for 26 yards and one TD. TreShawn Barlow was his top target, picking up 26 receiving yards and one score.
As for Cary, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 26.5 points this season.
Cary's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tony Stephens, who rushed for 118 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries. The dominant performance also gave Stephens a new career-high in rushing touchdowns (two). Another player making a difference was Nick Grena, who rushed for 66 yards and one TD.
Athens Drive didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 31-28 loss against Green Hope on the 5th. As for Cary, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 31-24 victory against Willow Spring on the 5th.
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