Two dominant signal callers in Jb Potter and Mason Holloway are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Ashville Bulldogs will challenge the Hamilton Aggies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ashville has given up an average of 30 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ashville is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against St. Clair County on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Bulldogs were dealt a 42-7 defeat at the hands of the Fighting Saints. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Meanwhile, Hamilton strolled into their game last Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They enjoyed a cozy 38-21 victory over Fayette County.
Hamilton's win came from a few key players Ashville will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Christian Shipp, who picked up 154 receiving yards and one score. Those 154 receiving yards gave him a new career-high. Eli Arnold got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Hamilton proved: they limited Fayette County to a paltry three yards per carry. The Aggies hasn't allowed more than 4.3 yards per carry in three consecutive contests.
Ashville's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4. As for Hamilton, their win bumped their record up to 10-0.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Ashville has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 155.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hamilton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 220.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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