Football Recap: Nash Central Bulldogs vs. SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars
If Nash Central was feeling good off their 50-0 takedown of Southeast Halifax last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Nash Central Bulldogs fell to the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars 34-28. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Despite the loss, Nash Central still got an impressive performance from James Rodgers, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 48 receiving yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Kamarian Spell, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Nash Central's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, their victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Nash Central will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Goldsboro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, they will challenge Eastern Wayne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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