North Mecklenburg made easy work of South Iredell on Friday and carried off a 39-13 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for North Mecklenburg.
North Mecklenburg's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Carter Clifford, who rushed for 72 yards and one TD on only six carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 52 yards. North Mecklenburg also got a significant boost from Gabriel McLaurin, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 91 yards.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something North Mecklenburg proved: they limited South Iredell to a paltry 2.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Darius Scarlett for the heroic effort on defense: he. North Mecklenburg's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.8.
Vikings
| Trey Smith | 1 |
| Joshua Dickason | 1 |
| Darius Scarlett | 1 |
North Mecklenburg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Trey Smith, Joshua Dickason, and Scarlett picked up one apiece. Dickason got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
North Mecklenburg's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for South Iredell, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Mecklenburg will square off against Huss at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for South Iredell, they will face off against Hickory Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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