SouthWest Edgecombe won the last time they faced Hertford County and things went their way on Friday too. The Cougars breezed past the Bears to the tune of 42-7. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Cougars just coasted through the last quarter.
Devion Mayo Jr
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SouthWest Edgecombe's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Devion Mayo Jr, who rushed for 87 yards and one score on only five carries, and also threw for 48 yards and a pair of touchdowns. What's more, Mayo Jr posted two passing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. SouthWest Edgecombe also got a significant boost from Keanaji Hopkins, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 94 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: SouthWest Edgecombe was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 367 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hertford County only rushed for 36 rushing yards.
SouthWest Edgecombe has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 12 points this season. As for Hertford County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
SouthWest Edgecombe will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Tarboro at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. As for Hertford County, they will head out to challenge Bertie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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