Petersburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 21-6 to the Thomas Dale Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crimson Wave of the 24-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Stanley Green Jr and Demerrion Moss certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Green Jr threw for 274 yards and a touchdown, while Moss picked up 115 receiving yards and a touchdown. Moss was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 50 yards. A healthy portion of Green Jr's aerial production (91 yards to be exact) also went to Taurin Ruffin.
Aaron Locus went supernova for Thomas Dale, rushing for 97 yards and two touchdowns. Thomas Dale is undefeated when Locus posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 3-4 otherwise.
Petersburg's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Thomas Dale, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Petersburg will challenge Lafayette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lafayette will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Petersburg surely won't give up without a fight. As for Thomas Dale, they will face off against Manchester at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manchester is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so Thomas Dale will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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