Roanoke Rapids lost against Northern Nash back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets took a blow against the Northern Nash Knights, falling 70-7. The Yellowjackets haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Carson Duncan threw for 125 yards and a touchdown.
Bobby Hawkins Jr was his top target, picking up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Barian Strickland was his usual excellent self, rushing for 245 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also picking up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown for Northern Nash. Strickland's longest reception was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another rusher making a difference was Myles Eatmon, who rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Roanoke Rapids' loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Northern Nash, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Roanoke Rapids didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-0 defeat against Rocky Mount on the 11th. Northern Nash has also already played their next match, a 49-9 victory against Nash Central on the 11th.
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