McDonough hasn't had much luck against Lackey recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The McDonough Rams will venture away from home to take on the Lackey Chargers at 7:00 p.m. McDonough will be strutting in after a win while Lackey will be coming in after a loss.
McDonough took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They secured a 12-7 W over Chopticon. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rams as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Lackey lost 35-14 to Patuxent on Friday. The Chargers have struggled against the Panthers recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Lackey got top-tier performance from Ronald Johnson, who rushed for 228 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Johnson showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 65 yards.
Even though they lost, Lackey was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 328 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 328 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
McDonough's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-2. As for Lackey, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
McDonough took a serious blow against Lackey in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 54-0. Can McDonough avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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