Bessemer City won the last time they faced Avery County, and things went their way on Friday too. The Bessemer City Yellow Jackets were the clear victor by a 42-17 margin over the Avery County Vikings. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Yellow Jackets.
Bessemer City got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gavin Chastain out in front who threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Keon Smith, who rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown.
Avery County lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Oak Markland, who picked up 30 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Bessemer City now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Avery County, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Bessemer City will square off against Union Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Avery County, they are taking a road trip to square off against McDowell at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Avery County is facing McDowell at the right time seeing as McDowell is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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