Two dominant backs in Ladainnian Martin and Ezekiel Belcher are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The J.L. Mann Patriots will head out to take on the Woodmont Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. J.L. Mann will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
J.L. Mann will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Greenville, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. J.L. Mann really took it to Greenville for the full four quarters, racking up a 55-12 victory. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won five games by 31 points or more so far this season.
J.L. Mann was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 201 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Woodmont). They skirted past Easley 38-35.
It was another big night for Belcher, who rushed for 345 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per carry. Those 345 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Woodmont also got a significant boost from Tj Williams, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 123 yards.
J.L. Mann pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.3 points per game. As for Woodmont, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. J.L. Mann has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 187.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Woodmont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 321.4. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for J.L. Mann against Woodmont in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 56-18 win. Does J.L. Mann have another victory up their sleeve, or will Woodmont turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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