Football Recap: Bunn Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 1, 2024, 9:23am

Football Recap: Bunn Wildcats vs. Northern Nash Knights

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Bunn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a 56-6 loss at the hands of the Northern Nash Knights. The matchup marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Lonnie Reid threw for 117 yards and a touchdown. Dj Smith was his top target, picking up 48 receiving yards and a touchdown.

This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Barian Strickland and he. Strickland rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries while he rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.

Bunn's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Northern Nash, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bunn will play host again on Friday to welcome Franklinton, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Bunn is facing Franklinton at the right time seeing as Franklinton is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Northern Nash, they will welcome Roanoke Rapids at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northern Nash knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Roanoke Rapids likes a good challenge.

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