Bertie didn't have done well against Hertford County recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bertie Falcons walked away with a 28-21 win over the Hertford County Bears. This was payback for the Falcons, who suffered a 39-8 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ro Perry had a dynamite game for Bertie, rushing for 139 yards, while also picking up 52 receiving yards. Perry was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards.
Bertie was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 412 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Bertie's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hertford County, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Bertie will host First Flight at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hertford County, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Currituck County at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th.
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