South Stokes had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the North Stokes Vikings 22-21. The Sauras have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Vikings, too.
South Stokes' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Connor Cox, who threw for 243 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Barron, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown.
South Stokes' victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for North Stokes, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
South Stokes wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 56-14 loss against Starmount on the 25th. As for North Stokes, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on East Wilkes at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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