Lumberton has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 42-6 loss at the hands of the Cape Fear Colts. The Pirates were red-hot offensively headed into the matchup (they scored no less than 31 points in the three matches prior) but the Colts' defense proved too tough.
Lonnie Porter threw for 83 yards on six of nine attempts.
Camren Flemister was his top target, picking up 51 receiving yards, while also rushing for 41 yards.
Cape Fear got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Geronimo Sanchez out in front who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 101 yards and a touchdown while completing 88.9% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Sanchez a new career-high in rushing yards. Another back making a difference was King Faison, who gained 150 total yards and two touchdowns.
The defeat snapped Lumberton's winning streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 3-1 record. As for Cape Fear, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Lumberton will face off against Jack Britt at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lumberton's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Jack Britt's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cape Fear, they will welcome Purnell Swett at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cape Fear will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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