Cherryville proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 60) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They slipped by the Owen Warhorses 28-27.
Javarius McElhaney went supernova, rushing for 125 yards and three TDs on only eight carries, while also picking up 80 receiving yards and one touchdown. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 60 yards. Jackson Heavner helped out on the ground, rushing for 102 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Owen lost, don't look at Hayden Burpeau. Despite the final result, he rushed for 161 yards and one score on only 12 carries, and also threw for 11 yards and one TD.
Cherryville's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Owen, they dropped their record down to 1-1 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coming up, Cherryville will be playing at home against Lincolnton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Ironmen their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Owen, they will head out to square off against Patton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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