Two dominant backs in Shoddy Pergee and Kingston Welch are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Albemarle Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cherokee Braves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Neither Albemarle nor Cherokee posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
On Friday, Albemarle had to suffer through a 50-13 loss at the hands of South Stanly. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Albemarle saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Pergee rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries.
Meanwhile, Cherokee played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Robbinsville 54-7. The Braves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-7.
Cherokee's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Albemarle, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Albemarle has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 194.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cherokee struggles in that department as they've been averaging 150.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Albemarle lost to Cherokee at home by a decisive 38-19 margin in their previous matchup back in November of 2018. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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