SouthWest Edgecombe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 34-22 to the Washington Pam Pack. The contest was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Cougars couldn't quite close it out.
It was another big night for Keondrick Melton, who rushed for 227 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry for Washington. The dominant performance gave Melton a new career-high in rushing yards. Anderson Thomas got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
SouthWest Edgecombe now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Washington, they pushed their record up to 4-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
SouthWest Edgecombe will head out to square off against West Craven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Washington, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Ayden - Grifton at 7:00 p.m. Ayden - Grifton will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Washington surely won't give up without a fight.
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