Foard and Newton-Conover squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Foard had to settle for second. They fell 24-14 to the Red Devils. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 203rd, while the Red Devils are ranked 88th).
Newton-Conover found their leader in sophomore Jeremiah Pope, who rushed for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Pope was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 60 yards.
Foard's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Newton-Conover, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Foard does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Newton-Conover, they have already played their next contest, a 29-6 defeat against Maiden on the 21st.
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