Southern Nash is 4-0 against Roanoke Rapids since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Southern Nash Firebirds will venture away from home to challenge the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are still undefeated after five-games, but that won't be the case come Friday.
Last Friday, Southern Nash sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 28-25 victory over Nash Central.
Southern Nash was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 235 rushing yards in 17 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Roanoke Rapids sidestepped Franklinton for a 10-7 win. The ten-point effort marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Southern Nash pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Roanoke Rapids, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-0.
Everything came up roses for Southern Nash against Roanoke Rapids in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 55-8 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Southern Nash since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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