North Buncombe had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 28-22 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Henderson Eagles. The Black Hawks' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it eight in a row dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why North Buncombe lost, don't look at Kyngston Denson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown.
Denson wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: North Buncombe was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead East Henderson to victory, but perhaps none more so than Lex Burns, who rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 112 yards on six of 11 attempts. Isaac Schulz was Burns' top target, rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
North Buncombe will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Owen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Henderson, they will square off against Madison at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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