The Mecklenburg County Phoenix will face off against the Halifax County Comets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Things were looking good for Mecklenburg County after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 30-13 bruising from Bassett. The Phoenix were up 13-0 in the first but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Despite their loss, Mecklenburg County saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Alvian Lewis, who picked up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Mecklenburg County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Shemareon Rainey and Derrion Brooks.
Meanwhile, Halifax County fell victim to Fleming and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Colonels, falling 49-0. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 217th, while the Colonels are ranked 16th).
Mecklenburg County's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Halifax County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Mecklenburg County came up short against Halifax County when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 21-14. Will Mecklenburg County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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