Cape Fear has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 11.67 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the Seventy-First Falcons, falling 43-3. The defeat continues a trend for the Colts in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now lost six in a row.
Geronimo Sanchez threw for 179 yards on ten of 23 attempts, and also rushed for 58 yards.
Landon Underwood was his top target, picking up 71 receiving yards.
Deandre Nance was his usual excellent self, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes for Seventy-First. That's the most rushing yards Nance has posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Shon Pone, who gained 143 total yards and two touchdowns.
The loss snapped Cape Fear's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-1 record. As for Seventy-First, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cape Fear will square off against Douglas Byrd at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cape Fear is facing Douglas Byrd at the right time seeing as Douglas Byrd is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Seventy-First, they will face off against Jack Britt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Seventy-First is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 42.8 points per game this season.
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