Albemarle is 0-3 against Anson since September of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Albemarle Bulldogs will challenge the Anson Bearcats at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Albemarle will bounce into Friday's game after beating West Stanly, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Albemarle enjoyed a cozy 33-14 win over West Stanly on Friday.
Albemarle got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dre Davis out in front who rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Another back making a difference was Kaine McLendon, who rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown.
McLendon wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Albemarle was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Anson posted their biggest win since September 22, 2023 on Friday. They blew past North Rowan 44-22.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Kendrick Maye and he. Maye gained 224 total yards and four touchdowns while he gained 224 total yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Jazear Griffin is now averaging an impressive 131.7 rushing yards per game.
Albemarle's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Anson, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Albemarle has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 206.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Anson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 197.3. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Albemarle couldn't quite finish off Anson when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 17-14. Can Albemarle avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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