Western Harnett was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They took a 28-14 bruising from the West Johnston Wildcats. The Eagles lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in August of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 45-0 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Western Harnett lost, don't look at Savion James. Despite the final result, he rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. With that strong performance, James is now averaging an impressive 108.5 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Western Harnett was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Josiah Wells went supernova for West Johnston, rushing for 151 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 87 yards and a touchdown.
Western Harnett's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for West Johnston, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Western Harnett will square off against Union Pines at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for West Johnston, they will take on Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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