Football Preview: C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons vs. Smithfield-Selma Spartans
The C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons will square off against the Smithfield-Selma Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in C.B. Aycock's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Smithfield-Selma has been banged up by nine consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Smithfield-Selma better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when C.B. Aycock really get things going. C.B. Aycock claimed a resounding 29-0 victory over West Johnston at home. Fans of the Golden Falcons have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
C.B. Aycock's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caleb Frederick, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also caught a touchdown. Zimere McClarin was another key receiver, gaining 56 total yards and two touchdowns.
C.B. Aycock didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jasaan Williams and Frederick. Williams is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. C.B. Aycock got some further help from MarShaun McCullen: he picked up two sacks and made six total tackles (3.0 for loss).
C.B. Aycock was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Smithfield-Selma can finally bid farewell to their 17-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They breezed by Southern Wayne at home to the tune of 61-18. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
C.B. Aycock's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Smithfield-Selma, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Everything came up roses for C.B. Aycock against Smithfield-Selma in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 56-21 victory. In that game, C.B. Aycock amassed a halftime lead of 35-13, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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