Roanoke Rapids has won four straight games at home, while Southern Nash has won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets will host the Southern Nash Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Roanoke Rapids will head into Friday's game hoping to keep the good times rolling: they proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 35) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged Franklinton out 10-7. The ten-point effort marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Roanoke Rapids' 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 De?Majay Williams and Tevin Nowell. Nowell is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last ten games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Franklinton's side was Edward Armstrong, who picked up two sacks and made five total tackles.
Meanwhile, Southern Nash narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Nash Central 28-25.
Southern Nash was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 235 rushing yards in 17 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Roanoke Rapids' victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Southern Nash, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-0.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Roanoke Rapids has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 220.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Southern Nash struggles in that department as they've been averaging 355.8. It's looking like Thursday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Roanoke Rapids was taken down by Southern Nash 55-8 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Roanoke Rapids have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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