Purnell Swett fell victim to Cape Fear and their airtight defense on Thursday. They took a blow against the Cape Fear Colts, falling 38-0. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 286th, while the Colts are ranked 31st).
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to King Faison and he. Faison rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries while he rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Tai Phillips's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
This is the second loss in a row for Purnell Swett and nudges their season record down to 2-3. As for Cape Fear, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purnell Swett will welcome Jack Britt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Cape Fear, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Seventy-First at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cape Fear will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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