Mattamuskeet is 0-7 against Bear Grass Charter since September of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Lakers will host the Bears at 7:00 p.m. Mattamuskeet has given up an average of 46.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 50-6, which was the final score in Mattamuskeet's tilt against Lawrence Academy back in September. While losing is never fun, the Lakers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 414th, while the Warriors are ranked fifth).
Meanwhile, Bear Grass Charter put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed past Hobgood Charter to the tune of 47-7. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 32 points or more this season.
Bear Grass Charter's win came from a few key players Mattamuskeet will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Connor Clifton, who rushed for 125 yards and one score on only seven carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making five total tackles (3.0 for loss). Coby Beck was another key player, throwing for 121 yards and a pair of TDs on only nine passes.
Bear Grass Charter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games dating back to last season.
One reason for the win was Bear Grass Charter's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Leading the way was Clifton with two. Bear Grass Charter received some extra help from Blake Jones, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Bear Grass Charter's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Mattamuskeet, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Mattamuskeet was dealt a bruising 60-12 loss at the hands of Bear Grass Charter when the teams last played back in October of 2024. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Lakers were down 38-6.
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