Football Recap: North Iredell Raiders vs. Mountain Island Charter Raptors
North Iredell had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They strolled past the Mountain Island Charter Raptors with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 21-7.
Leading North Iredell to victory were Kaleb Sales and HAROLD Jackson. Sales rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, while Jackson rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown. Sales is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 123 every time he's taken the field this season.
North Iredell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 267 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Mountain Island Charter lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Andre Ramseur Jr, who picked up 88 receiving yards and a touchdown.
North Iredell's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Mountain Island Charter, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Iredell will challenge Foard at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Iredell is facing Foard at the right time seeing as Foard is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Mountain Island Charter, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they square off against Pine Lake Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2014, but likely not for long.
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