Cambridge has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 35-34 photo finish over Denmark. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the are ranked 145th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cambridge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Craig Dandridge, who picked up 66 receiving yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Dandridge has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Weston Taylor, who threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
Cambridge's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jordan Johnson and Ray Taylor. Taylor also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Despite the loss, Denmark had strong showings from Noah Laban, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown, and Matthew Baer, who rushed for 29 yards and two touchdowns.
Cambridge pushed their record up to 4-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Denmark, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Cambridge will be playing at home against Calhoun at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cambridge's defense has only allowed 14.5 points per game this season, so Calhoun's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Denmark, they will venture away from home to take on Alpharetta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Denmark is facing Alpharetta at the right time seeing as Alpharetta is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
