Football Recap: Bessemer City Comes Up Short

Bessemer City had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it four. They took a blow against the Lincolnton Wolves, falling 57-0. While losing is never fun, the Yellow Jackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 349th, while the Wolves are ranked 96th).

As for Lincolnton, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Rashad Lynch produced another solid performance throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes, while also punching in one score on the ground. What's more, he racked up 149.3 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bessemer City will challenge Highland Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Yellow Jackets will be up against the Rams' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.83 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Lincolnton, they will take on Shelby at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves will need to watch out since the Golden Lions have now posted at least 31 points in their last four contests.