Hopewell kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell to the Mecklenburg County Phoenix 20-14. The Blue Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Phoenix apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Mic'Kahari Tatum and Cam Hunt certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Tatum rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown, while Hunt gained 108 total yards and a touchdown.
Hopewell's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hunt and Ze'Vion Grammer. Tyree Clary was another major factor on D, making eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Mecklenburg County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jackson Gray, who threw for 193 yards and three touchdowns. 88 of those passing yards were hauled in by Alvian Lewis, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Mecklenburg County and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Hopewell will head out on the road to take on Lake Taylor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mecklenburg County, they will host Amherst County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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