Goochland extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 34-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Albemarle Patriots. The Bulldogs lost against the Patriots in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 27-0 score last time.
Despite the loss, Goochland had strong showings from Jackson Myles, who rushed for 148 yards while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and Sam Farkas, who picked up 52 receiving yards and one TD.
As for Albemarle, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.0 points over those games.
Albemarle's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ladonte Chapman, who picked up 93 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Amarion Hill, who threw for 212 yards and three TDs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Goochland will take on Louisa County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Albemarle, they will square off against Orange County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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