Lexington's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They slipped by the North Rowan Cavaliers 34-33. This was payback for the Yellowjackets, who suffered a 21-14 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Lexington got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Naquel Wood out in front who rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also picked up 39 receiving yards. Wood's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Jaylen Henderson was another key signal caller, throwing for 207 yards and three touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why North Rowan lost, don't look at Jeremiah Alford. Despite the final result, he rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes. Emari Russell was Alford's top target, picking up 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Lexington has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for North Rowan, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 6-3 record.
Lexington will venture away from home to face off against Thomasville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for North Rowan, they will host Salisbury at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Salisbury's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight matches.
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