J.H. Rose hadn't done well against New Bern recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Rampants walked away with a 48-35 win over the Bears. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rampants.
Ja'Vion Jordan
| 10/24/25 @ New Bern | 202 |
| 08/28/25 vs Washington | 122 |
| 09/19/25 @ Middle Creek | 107 |
| 10/17/25 vs White Oak | 106 |
| 09/12/25 @ Havelock | 60 |
| + 4 more games |
J.H. Rose's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ja'Vion Jordan led the charge by rushing for 202 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 11.9 yards per carry. Jordan has become a key player for the Rampants: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least 80 rushing yards, but 2-3 otherwise. Nysean ?Ny? Davis was another key rusher, rushing for 117 yards and two TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: J.H. Rose was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 371 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
J.H. Rose didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jordon Lovett and Kasyn Chase. Lovett is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Despite the loss, New Bern still got an impressive performance from Terrance McCormick, who rushed for 182 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 143 yards and one TD. A healthy portion of that aerial production (95 yards to be exact) went to Kaishawn Taylor, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
J.H. Rose now has a winning record of 5-4. As for New Bern, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
J.H. Rose has already played their next matchup, a 42-28 loss against D.H. Conley on the 31st. As for New Bern, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 21-3 victory against South Central on the 30th.
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