Two dominant backs in Kamerin McDowell-Moore and Javon Riddick are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Tarboro Vikings will host the Camden County Bruins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tarboro is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Last Friday, Tarboro beat Kinston 42-35. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Tarboro's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 31st, while Kinston is ranked 155th).
Caiden Everette was his usual excellent self, rushing for 153 yards and two TDs while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. He didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended two passes.
Meanwhile, with a playoff win on the line, Camden County rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Vikings, sneaking past 33-30. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bruins' offense, which had struggled in the games prior.
Camden County found their leader in sophomore Riddick, who rushed for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Gabriel Norman was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 66 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Camden County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Camden County, racking up 13 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Riddick, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Tarboro's victory bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Camden County, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
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