Football Recap: South Caldwell Starts Season with Victory on the Road

By Team Reports Aug 27, 2024, 3:50am

Football Recap: South Caldwell Spartans vs. West Caldwell Warriors

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South Caldwell had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the West Caldwell Warriors 46-14 on the road. The win was some much needed relief for the Spartans as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Landon Borders had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, South Caldwell was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 459 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.

South Caldwell's defense stepped up as well, laying out Joshton Blankenship. three times. In that department, Bryce Johnston was the leader with two sacks.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Caldwell will square off against R-S Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. South Caldwell is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for West Caldwell, they will challenge West Iredell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. West Caldwell will come in still looking for their first win of the season.

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