Football Recap: Winston-Salem Prep Takes a Loss

Winston-Salem Prep lost against Mountain Island Charter back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix were outmatched by the Mountain Island Charter Raptors at home and fell 40-8. The Phoenix just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.

Emanuel Ladson threw for 65 yards on six of ten attempts. Jace Covington was his top target, picking up 60 receiving yards, while also throwing for 52 yards and a touchdown. On the ground, Gregory Cuthbertson rushed for 105 yards on only 12 carries.

Aamir Gilcreast was his usual excellent self, rushing for 178 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.5 yards per carry for Mountain Island Charter. Those 178 rushing yards gave Gilcreast a new career-high. Morgan Green was another key rusher, rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.

Winston-Salem Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mountain Island Charter, the victory snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.

Coincidentally, both will both be playing Community School of Davidson the next time they take the field. Mountain Island Charter will host Community School of Davidson at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, while Winston-Salem Prep will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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