After soaring to 41 points the game before, Goochland was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They were beaten by the Armstrong (Kennedy) Wildcats 35-7. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost four in a row.
Armstrong (Kennedy)'s success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shadarus Pickett led the charge by rushing for 155 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries. With that strong performance, Pickett is now averaging an impressive 112.8 rushing yards per game. Brendon Oliver was another key pass catcher, picking up 81 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Goochland now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Armstrong (Kennedy), the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goochland will head out to take on Orange County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Armstrong (Kennedy), they will square off against King William at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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