Newton-Conover was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They and the Bunker Hill Bears were almost perfectly matched up, but the Newton-Conover Red Devils suffered a 38-37 defeat. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 229th, while the Bears are ranked 108th).
Leading Bunker Hill to victory were Jason Willis Jr and Eli Davis Helms. Willis Jr gained 171 total yards and three touchdowns, while Davis Helms threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt. Willis Jr didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass.
Newton-Conover's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Bunker Hill, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newton-Conover will welcome Maiden at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Maiden's defense has only allowed 13.1 points per game this season, so Newton-Conover's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bunker Hill, they will host Bandys at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bunker Hill is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33 points per game this season.
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