Football Recap: Burke County Bears vs. Warren County Screaming Devils
Burke County's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They claimed a resounding 50-12 victory over the Warren County Screaming Devils at home. Considering the Bears have won three matchups by more than 34 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Burke County was led to victory by Sean Vandiver and A'Merre Williams. Vandiver threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes, while Williams rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Williams also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making three total tackles. Bruce Rackins got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Burke County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Burke County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Landen Wright and Rackins.
Burke County pushed their record up to 3-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Warren County, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Burke County will host Northside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Burke County's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Northside's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Warren County, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Hancock Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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