Willow Spring couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the New Bern Bears on Friday, falling 51-7. The loss leaves the Storm without a win on the season.
Ethan Dykes threw for 98 yards on seven of 24 attempts.
Laden Beckwith was his top target, picking up 60 receiving yards. On the ground,
Amir Wallace rushed for 55 yards.
Terrance Mccormick had a dynamite game for New Bern, throwing for 247 yards and four touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Another player making a difference was Kaishawn Taylor, who picked up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willow Spring will venture away from home to face off against Green Level at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for New Bern, they will head out on the road to take on Northern Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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