Football Preview: Josey Eagles vs. Burke County Bears
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The Josey Eagles are taking a road trip to take on the Burke County Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Josey hasn't scored more than eight points for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Josey is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Laney on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Eagles had to suffer through a 52-0 loss at the hands of the Wildcats. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Burke County and Thomson, and Thomson kept the tradition alive. The Bears took a 24-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs on Friday.
Josey will need to focus on slowing down Jamari Reeves, one of several Burke County players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 56 yards.
Burke County suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 5-2. As for Josey, their record now sits at 1-6.
Josey was taken down by Burke County 56-12 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Eagles, A'Merre Williams (who rushed for 148 yards and four TDs on only five carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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