Football Preview: Purnell Swett Rams vs. Jack Britt Buccaneers
Purnell Swett hasn't had much luck against Jack Britt recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Purnell Swett Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jack Britt Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m.
Purnell Swett's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Cape Fear on Thursday. They were outmatched by the Colts on the road and fell 38-0. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 286th, while the Colts are ranked 31st).
Meanwhile, Jack Britt waltzed into their contest on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 28-0 victory over the Pirates. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Buccaneers had established a 21 point advantage.
Jack Britt's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Javonte Brooks, who picked up 84 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another rusher making a difference was Emorian Towns, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Another reason for the win was Jack Britt's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Xavier Johnson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. Johnson is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Purnell Swett now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Jack Britt, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Purnell Swett came up short against Jack Britt in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 10-0. Will Purnell Swett have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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