Rosewood is 7-2 against North Johnston since August of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Rosewood Eagles will venture away from home to square off against the North Johnston Panthers at 7:00 p.m.
Rosewood is leaving town to face North Johnston after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Rosewood was outmatched by C.B. Aycock at home and fell 48-20. The Eagles have struggled against the Golden Falcons recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, North Johnston had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past South Lenoir, posting a 30-0 victory on the road. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Kaleb Pone and Maleek Farris-Teachey were among the main playmakers for North Johnston as the former rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries and the latter rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns.
Rosewood came up short against North Johnston in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 14-6. Can Rosewood avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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