Bunn is 0-4 against Northern Nash since September of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Bunn Wildcats will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Northern Nash Knights, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Bunn was beaten by Rocky Mount 34-7.
Meanwhile, Northern Nash put another one in the bag two weeks ago to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 55-17 victory over D.H. Conley. That looming 55-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Knights yet this season.
Barian Strickland had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 213 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making five total tackles (2.0 for loss). Myles Eatmon was another key rusher, rushing for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
Northern Nash's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jessie Wade and Damante Adams. Wade also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 11.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Northern Nash was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 391 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 317 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Bunn's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Northern Nash, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Bunn took a serious blow against Northern Nash when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 62-0. Thankfully for Bunn, Elijay Pitt (who threw for 164 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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