Ayden - Grifton entered their tilt with SouthWest Edgecombe on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 28-20 win over the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars. For the Chargers, this counts as revenge for the 49-20 defeat the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Ayden - Grifton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was EJ Ruffin out in front who rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. Ruffin was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 66 yards. Zi'Mere Nelson was in the mix as well, providing Ayden - Grifton with two touchdowns.
The win got Ayden - Grifton back to even at 4-4. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Washington the next time they take the field. SouthWest Edgecombe will host Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Ayden - Grifton will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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