Greene Central extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 4-3. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 32-31 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kinston Vikings. Despite 129 more yards than the Vikings, the Rams couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Greene Central lost, don't look at Dejuan Cobb. Despite the final result, he rushed for 191 yards and three scores while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Joshua Cetnar, who threw for 120 yards and one TD while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Nick Avent for the heroic effort on defense: he. Greene Central didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.7.
Greene Central's defensive line didn't let Tyler Jones, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. Travion Melton refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Greene Central got some further help from Melton: he picked up 1.5 sacks and made nine total tackles (2.5 for loss).
As for Kinston, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since August 27, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Kinston had a senior duo take command as Jones threw for 215 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes and Tyreek Copper picked up 136 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Copper's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 136 receiving yards.
Greene Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 35-0 defeat against Ayden - Grifton on the 17th. As for Kinston, they have also already played their next game, a 55-32 win against Farmville Central on the 17th.
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