Chatham Central had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it eight. They and the North Stokes Vikings were almost perfectly matched up, but the Bears suffered a 27-26 loss. The Bears gained 68 more yards on the day, but it was the Vikings that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why Chatham Central lost, don't look at Brooks Albright. Despite the final result, he threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 115 yards on only nine carries.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Gavin Williams for the heroic effort on defense: he. Chatham Central didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged ten.
North Stokes' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Chatham Central: they've now won six in a row.
Among those leading the charge was Noah Bennett, who threw for 252 yards and three TDs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chatham Central will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on College Prep & Leadership Academy at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for North Stokes, they will venture away from home to take on Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings will be up against the Phoenix's rather soft defense (which has allowed 45.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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