Seventy-First's offense rose to the challenge against a Colts defense that boasted an average of only 11.67 points allowed on Friday. The Seventy-First Falcons breezed by the Cape Fear Colts on the road to the tune of 43-3. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 21 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Deandre Nance, who rushed for 170 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023. Shon Pone was another key player, gaining 143 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Seventy-First was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 432 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in 22 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Seventy-First didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Xaiveon Gear.
Seventy-First's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Cape Fear, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Seventy-First will venture away from home to take on Jack Britt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jack Britt will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Seventy-First surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cape Fear, they will head out to challenge Douglas Byrd at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cape Fear's defense has only allowed 11.7 points per game this season, so Douglas Byrd's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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