North Rowan unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The contest between the Cavaliers and the West Rowan Falcons didn't end well, with the Cavaliers falling 39-20. The Cavaliers have struggled against the Falcons recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
North Rowan's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was A'Son Best, who picked up 170 receiving yards and one TD. Michael Alford was another key player, having thrown for 358 yards and three touchdowns.
West Rowan got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Devaunh White out in front who rushed for 152 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Those 152 rushing yards gave White a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cooper Martin, who rushed for 158 yards and one score.
North Rowan didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 40-36 defeat against Salisbury on the 29th. As for West Rowan, they have also already played their next match, a 30-20 loss against Davie County on the 29th.
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