East Henderson gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They secured a 28-22 W over the North Buncombe Black Hawks. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season.
East Henderson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lex Burns, who rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 112 yards on six of 11 attempts. Isaac Schulz was Burns' top target, rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Despite the loss, North Buncombe saw an underclassman step up: Kyngston Denson rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown.
East Henderson will look to defend their home field on Friday against Madison at 7:30 p.m. As for North Buncombe, they will take on Owen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Buncombe is looking for their season?s first victory.
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