It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Albemarle had no problem doing just that on Friday. They secured a 21-15 W over the Cherokee Braves. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 38-19 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Aj Butler
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It was another big night for Shoddy Pergee, who rushed for 125 yards and three TDs on only 13 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Albemarle also got a significant boost from Aj Butler, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Cherokee lost, don't look at Kingston Welch. Despite the final result, he rushed for 164 yards and a pair of touchdowns. With that strong performance, Welch is now averaging an impressive 100.2 rushing yards per game.
Albemarle's record is now 5-6. As for Cherokee, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
As of now, neither Albemarle nor Cherokee have any future games scheduled.
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