After each having a week off, the Southside Seahawks and the Warren County Eagles will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Southside is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Southside is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against East Carteret two weeks ago (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Southside took a blow against East Carteret, falling 41-7.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Warren County against Weldon two weeks ago as the squad secured a 42-8 victory. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by 32 points or more this season.
Joel Bryant had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Warren County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 184 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Warren County wouldn't let Weldon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Warren County can thank Mekhi Chavis and Mari Hymon for forcing both of them. Chavis is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played.
Warren County's record is now 8-2. As for Southside, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Southside has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 217.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Warren County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 225.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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