Football Recap: Ayden - Grifton Chargers vs. Kinston Vikings
Ayden - Grifton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell to the Kinston Vikings 30-26. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chargers of the 26-20 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Kinston's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tyreek Copper, who picked up 112 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Jones, who threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns.
Ayden - Grifton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Kinston, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ayden - Grifton will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on West Craven at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th. As for Kinston, they will venture away from home to take on Washington at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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