Lumberton won against Hargrave last Friday with 45 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Raiders claimed a resounding 45-17 victory over the Liberty Panthers. That looming 45-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Raiders yet this season.
Nolan Mitchell threw for 129 yards and one touchdown on only 12 passes. Kale Carr was his top target, picking up 36 receiving yards and one score. On the ground, Nic Cratic rushed for 120 yards and three TDs on only 15 carries.
The win got Lumberton back to even at 3-3. As for Liberty, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Lumberton will venture away from home to challenge Vidor at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders will be up against the Pirates' rather soft defense (which has allowed 49.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Liberty, they will head out on the road to face off against Little Cypress-Mauriceville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bears will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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