After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Baker, Foley was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They strolled past the Davidson Warriors with points to spare, taking the game 34-18. That looming 34-18 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Foley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nelson Thompson out in front who threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Hermecz, who picked up 104 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Davidson lost, don't look at Chris Andrews. Despite the final result, he rushed for 151 yards on only 14 carries. Another player making a difference was Kingston Butler, who picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Foley back to even at 4-4. As for Davidson, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Foley will face off against Bryant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Davidson, they and Mary G. Montgomery are set to duel on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 865 yards in their previous games.
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