Colonel Richardson hasn't had much luck against North Caroline recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Colonels will host the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Colonel Richardson's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups.
Colonel Richardson's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 52-0 victory over Kent County. The Colonels have beaten the Trojans the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Trojans has come to flipping the script.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jazir Dickerson and Derrick Mitchell. Dickerson rushed for 115 yards and three TDs while Mitchell rushed for 49 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Dickerson showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 63 yards.
Colonel Richardson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 225 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between North Caroline and Bennett, and North Caroline kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Clippers on Friday, sneaking past 15-12.
North Caroline's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Colonel Richardson, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Colonel Richardson has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 301.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like North Caroline struggles in that department as they've been averaging 158.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Colonel Richardson came up short against North Caroline when the teams last played back in November of 2024, falling 20-7. Will the Colonels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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