Cook and Burke County squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Cook had to settle for second. They took a 27-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Burke County Bears. The Hornets' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
A'Merre Williams was his usual excellent self, rushing for 148 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry for Burke County. Sean Vandiver was another key player, rushing for 28 yards and a touchdown.
Cook's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Burke County, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Cook does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Burke County, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Laney at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Burke County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 40.6 points per game this season.
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