Winston-Salem Prep lost a close one when they played two weeks ago but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were outmatched by the Corvian Community Cardinals at home and fell 61-12. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-6.
Although Winston-Salem Prep took the loss, they still got scores from Gregory Cuthbertson and Tim Smith.
Even though they lost, Winston-Salem Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 270 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Corvian Community's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cam Johnson led the charge by rushing for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, while also picking up 51 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave Johnson a new career-high in rushing yards. Noah Best was another key back, gaining 181 total yards and three touchdowns.
Winston-Salem Prep's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-2. As for Corvian Community, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Winston-Salem Prep will head out to challenge Pine Lake Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Corvian Community, they will venture away from home to square off against Christ the King at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Christ the King will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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