Bunker Hill's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Newton-Conover Red Devils 38-37. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bears needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Leading Bunker Hill to victory were Jason Willis Jr and Eli Davis Helms. Willis Jr gained 171 total yards and three touchdowns, while Davis Helms threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt. Willis Jr showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 67 yards.
Another reason for the win was Bunker Hill's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Newton-Conover's QB won't forget Cole Lineberger anytime soon given he sacked him twice.
Bunker Hill's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. As for Newton-Conover, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bunker Hill will face off against Bandys at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bandys' defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Bunker Hill's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Newton-Conover, they will square off against Maiden at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Maiden is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.8 points per game this season.
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