Weldon is 0-9 against Northampton County since September of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Weldon Chargers will be staying on the road to face off against the Northampton County Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Weldon beat Southeast Halifax 18-6.
Weldon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Weldon's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Tamaues Person picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Northampton County came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They managed a 26-20 victory over Northwest Halifax on Friday.
Northampton County relied on the efforts of Amare Gills, who rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and Jiyoun Williams, who rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Gills got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 77 yards.
Weldon now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Northampton County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Weldon might still be hurting after the 20-0 loss they got from Northampton County in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Weldon avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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