Graham racked up a team-high 82 rushing yards on 14 carries and ran for two scores in the 44-13 win over Orange County. So far this year, he has rushed for 155 yards and five TDs.

Tonight at 7:30 p.m. county rivals Albemarle (0-1) and Western Albemarle (1-2) will get a chance to test out all their new elements against an old rival as the two meet at Western.

But don’t forget, Monticello’s defense is not too shabby either. In fact, the Mustangs return their entire secondary from a year ago, and the 2008 edition is stronger, faster and more experienced.

When Albemarle quarterback Jeremy Robinson went down with a wrist injury against Brooke Point in 2007, the Patriots’ opponents got something of a break.

“We’re not going to do 48 pushups ever again —not even close,” said Albemarle linebacker Kendall Ravenell.