Alcovy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 21-10 win over the Apalachee Wildcats. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Tigers were the (much) better team in the second half.
Among those leading the charge was Ayden Goddard, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 154 yards and two touchdowns. Those 93 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
When it comes to explaining why Apalachee lost, don't look at Favian Williford. Despite the final result, he rushed for 219 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Williford showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 65 yards.
The victory snapped Alcovy's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-6 record. As for Apalachee, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alcovy will square off against Clarke Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Clarke Central has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 146 points over their last three contests. As for Apalachee, they will take on Habersham Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Habersham Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.1 points per game this season.
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