It was a proper cat-fight when Wilson Prep took on SouthWest Edgecombe on Friday. The Tigers took a 33-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cougars. The Tigers gained 95 more yards on the day, but it was the Cougars that made the best use of them.
Travon Usher
| 09/26/25 vs SouthWest Edgecombe | 171 |
| 09/19/25 vs Farmville Central | 104 |
| 09/12/25 vs Northeastern | 125 |
| 09/05/25 vs Greene Central | 40 |
| 08/29/25 @ West Craven | 60 |
| + 1 more games |
Despite the loss, Wilson Prep still got an impressive performance from Travon Usher, who rushed for 171 yards and two scores while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Usher is now averaging an impressive 103.5 rushing yards per game.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead SouthWest Edgecombe to victory, but perhaps none more so than Keanaji Hopkins, who rushed for 101 yards and one TD on only nine carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Andre Downey Jr, who rushed for 56 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Wilson Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-2.
Coming up, Wilson Prep will venture away from home to challenge Mount Zion Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will need to watch out since the Mighty Warriors have now posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, they will be playing at home against Eastern Wayne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will need to watch out since the Warriors have now posted at least 31 points in their last three contests.
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