If Northeast was riding high fresh off their 20-0 takedown of Dublin last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Raiders and the Bleckley County Royals were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Raiders suffered a 14-13 defeat. Despite 132 more yards than the Royals, the Raiders couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Northeast still got an impressive performance from Tavares Tinsley Jr, who picked up 109 receiving yards and one score.
Even if they lost, Northeast's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Amari White refused to say out of the backfield, picking up two sacks all by himself. Northeast got some further help from White: he picked up two sacks and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Northeast's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2. As for Bleckley County, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Northeast and Bleckley County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Raiders see the field they'll take on Central at 7:00 p.m. on the 16th. As for Bleckley County, their break will end when they face Dublin at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th.
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