Concord had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their contest on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 37-7 victory over the Piedmont Panthers. The win was some much needed relief for the Spiders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Piedmont lost, don't look at Nathaniel Gagnon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Gagnon got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible93 yards.
Concord will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Mount Pleasant at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Piedmont, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they face off against Central Cabarrus at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Piedmont will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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