After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Rosa Fort is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Shaw Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rosa Fort will be strutting in after a victory while Shaw will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Friday, Rosa Fort blew past St. George's, posting a 40-7 win on the road.
Rosa Fort found their leader in underclassman Christian Alexander, who rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 38 yards and a touchdown. Alexander's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Gregory Hargrow got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
One reason for the win was Rosa Fort's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Leading the way was Kenlijah Williams and his 2.5. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Shaw had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were dealt a 54-0 loss at the hands of North Side on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 254th, while the Gators are ranked 123rd).
Rosa Fort took their victory against Shaw in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 24-0. Will Rosa Fort repeat their success, or does Shaw have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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