Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Alexandria City). They had just enough and edged the West Springfield Spartans out 24-21. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Titans.
Alexandria City found their leader in underclassman D'Angelo Duarte, who rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Duarte really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Alexandria City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 293 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Brady Davies and Mark-Anthony Whyte certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Davies gained 144 total yards and three touchdowns, while Whyte rushed for 157 yards while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Whyte has posted since back in September of 2023.
Alexandria City's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for West Springfield, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
Alexandria City will challenge South County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alexandria City is facing South County at the right time seeing as South County is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for West Springfield, they will take on Robinson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games West Springfield has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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