Friday just wasn't the day for North Stokes's offense. They took a blow against the Mount Airy Granite Bears on Friday, falling 55-0. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 384th, while the Granite Bears are ranked 43rd).
Taeshon Martin was his usual excellent self, rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries for Mount Airy. Martin didn't just play on offense: he also made a tackle and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned for a touchdown. DJ Joyce also helped with two touchdowns in total.
This is the second loss in a row for North Stokes and nudges their season record down to 2-3. As for Mount Airy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
North Stokes will be playing at home against Elkin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mount Airy, they will venture away from home to square off against Starmount at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mount Airy is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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