Washington lost against Jefferson back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Washington Patriots were outmatched by the Jefferson Cougars on the road and fell 40-13. The Patriots haven't had much luck with the Cougars recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Allen Casey and Aj Lopez certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Casey rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown, while Lopez rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Casey didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made eight total tackles.
Even though they lost, Washington was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 251 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Washington's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-3. As for Jefferson, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will take on Woodrow Wilson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Jefferson, they will square off against Parkersburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Jefferson's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six contests.
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