Football Preview: South Central Falcons vs. New Bern Bears
After three games on the road, South Central is heading back home. They will welcome the New Bern Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (South Central: 8.5, New Bern: 17) so any points scored will be well earned.
South Central is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering J.H. Rose just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell to the Rampants 20-15. The game marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, New Bern has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They took a 34-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jacksonville. That makes it the first time this season the Bears have let down their home crowd.
Despite their loss, New Bern saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kaishawn Taylor, who picked up 131 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Another signal caller making a difference was Terrance Mccormick, who threw for 300 yards and a touchdown while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt.
Having lost for the first time this season, South Central fell to 5-1. As for New Bern, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
South Central took a serious blow against New Bern in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 53-6. Will South Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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