Given their disadvantage in the MaxPreps state rankings, McDowell should expect quite the challenge on Friday. They have had some extra time to regroup and restrategize before their next contest, which is against Hickory at 7:30 PM. McDowell will be looking to avenge the 13-36 loss they took the last time these two teams played.
McDowell found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 14-42 punch to the gut against Mitchell two weeks ago. McDowell got a solid performance out of senior Andruw Randolph, who rushed for 61 yards and 1 touchdown; unfortunately, it just wasn't enough for the victory.
Meanwhile, their game wasn't at all kind to Hickory, but their most recent game may have softened the blow. They dodged a bullet last week, finishing off Bandys 28-27.
Hickory's win lifted them to 2-2 while McDowell's defeat dropped them down to 2-2. We'll see if Hickory's success rolls on or if McDowell are able to steal their positive momentum.
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