Lakewood came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Union Spartans as they made off with a 40-14 win. That's more bragging rights for the Leopards, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Reed Ammons
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Reed Ammons was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also picked up 40 receiving yards. That's the most rushing touchdowns he has posted since back in September of 2024. Another passer making a difference was Burroughs Strickland, who threw for 127 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 81.8% of his passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Lakewood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 307 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Union only rushed for 184.
Despite the defeat, Union saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tobias Cromartie rushed for 110 yards and one score. Cromartie's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 110 rushing yards.
Lakewood's record now sits at 5-2. As for Union, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Lakewood is set to face off against their familiar foe East Bladen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Calvin Lacewell Jr and Jaden Lewis. Meanwhile, Union will take on rival North Duplin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Cromartie and Carell Phillips.
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