Southeast Raleigh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 39-29 to the Cleveland Rams. The Bulldogs lost against the Rams in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 51-6 score last time.
Southeast Raleigh's loss came despite strong showings from Damonte Garner and Ty Powell. Garner gained 229 total yards and two touchdowns, while Powell threw for 369 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per attempt. Another player making a difference was Tyrus Whyte, who picked up 115 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Southeast Raleigh wouldn't let Cleveland keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Southeast Raleigh can thank Christian Freeman and Jsiah Harden for forcing both of them.
Jackson Byrd was his usual excellent self, rushing for 121 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while also throwing for 286 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt for Cleveland. Those 121 rushing yards gave Byrd a new career-high. Dj Crooms was Byrd's top target, picking up 115 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Southeast Raleigh's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Cleveland, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Southeast Raleigh will host Corinth Holders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cleveland, they will head out on the road to face off against Garner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cleveland is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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