The Smithfield-Selma Spartans will head out on the road to challenge the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Smithfield-Selma is no doubt hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with 17 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Smithfield-Selma finally turned things around against Southern Wayne on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 61-18 victory over the Saints. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, C.B. Aycock put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 29-0 win over West Johnston at home. Fans of the Golden Falcons have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
C.B. Aycock's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caleb Frederick, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also caught a touchdown. Another pass catcher making a difference was Zimere McClarin, who gained 56 total yards and two touchdowns.
C.B. Aycock didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jasaan Williams and Frederick. Williams is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. C.B. Aycock got some further help from MarShaun McCullen: he picked up two sacks and made six total tackles (3.0 for loss).
C.B. Aycock was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.
Smithfield-Selma's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for C.B. Aycock, their victory bumped their record up to 8-0.
Smithfield-Selma was dealt a bruising 56-21 loss at the hands of C.B. Aycock when the teams last played back in October of 2023. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Smithfield-Selma was down 35-13.
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