Football Recap: Nash Central Starts off Right with Win over Southeast Halifax

By Team Reports Sep 3, 2024, 2:30pm

Football Recap: Nash Central Bulldogs vs. Southeast Halifax Trojans

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Nash Central gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Southeast Halifax Trojans 50-0 at home. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.

James Rodgers went supernova for Nash Central, rushing for 76 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, while also catching a touchdown. Colton Harrelson was in the mix as well, providing Nash Central with a fumble recovery touchdown touchdowns.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Nash Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Nash Central will host SouthWest Edgecombe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Southeast Halifax, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Louisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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