Football Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for West Cabarrus

By Team Reports Oct 14, 2024, 8:13am

Football Recap: West Cabarrus Wolverines vs. Lake Norman Wildcats

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West Cabarrus hadn't done well against Lake Norman recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The West Cabarrus Wolverines walked away with a 23-16 victory over the Lake Norman Wildcats. The win was all the more spectacular given the Wolverines' disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 95th, while the Wildcats are ranked 32nd).

Despite the loss, Lake Norman still got an impressive performance from Mozes Morris, who rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Morris' longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

The victory made it two in a row for West Cabarrus and bumps their season record up to 3-4. As for Lake Norman, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-2.

West Cabarrus has already played their next game, a 16-14 win against A.L. Brown on the 11th. As for Lake Norman, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 42-14 victory against Hickory Ridge on the 11th.

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