North Buncombe had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it six. The game between the Black Hawks and the Enka Jets didn't end well, with the Black Hawks falling 21-3. The matchup marked the Black Hawks' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
As for Enka, their win bumped their record up to 2-4. They have beaten North Buncombe the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest North Buncombe has come to flipping the script.
Enka's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tommy McKinney led the charge by rushing for 61 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries. What's more, McKinney posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Another pass catcher making a difference was William Parham, who gained 124 total yards.
North Buncombe wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 42-0 loss against T.C. Roberson on the 10th. As for Enka, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 28-14 defeat against Erwin on the 10th.
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