SouthWest Edgecombe was the 49-20 winner over Ayden - Grifton when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars took a 28-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ayden - Grifton Chargers on Friday. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ayden - Grifton to victory, but perhaps none more so than EJ Ruffin, who rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. Ruffin showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 66 yards. Nate Brooks was another key signal caller, throwing for 167 yards and three touchdowns while completing 82.4% of his passes.
SouthWest Edgecombe's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Ayden - Grifton, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-4 record this season.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Washington the next time they take the field. SouthWest Edgecombe will host Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Ayden - Grifton will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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