New Hanover is 7-2 against Ashley since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Wildcats will host the Screaming Eagle at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, New Hanover didn't have too much trouble with West Brunswick as they won 28-14.
Tanahri Johnson
| 10/10/25 @ West Brunswick | 68 |
| 09/19/25 @ North Brunswick | 55 |
| 08/22/25 vs New Bern | 19 |
| 09/12/25 @ Northside - Jacksonville | 14 |
| 11/07/24 @ South Brunswick | 14 |
Among those leading the charge was Tanahri Johnson, who rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 167 yards and one TD. Those 68 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tony Clark-Nelson, who rushed for 73 yards and one score.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: New Hanover was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 80.5 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 196.7.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Ashley, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in September. They enjoyed a cozy 20-6 victory over North Brunswick on Friday.
New Hanover better keep an eye on Bryson Lovelace. He was instrumental in Ashley's win, rushing for 122 yards and three TDs. Lovelace is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last four games he's played.
Ashley is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 26.8 points over those games. As for New Hanover, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
New Hanover came up short against Ashley in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 23-17. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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