The Bear Grass Charter Bears will challenge the Pamlico County Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pamlico County took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Bear Grass Charter, who comes in off a win.
Bear Grass Charter is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Hobgood Charter, posting a 42-8 win. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Bears with their most commanding win of the season.
It was another big night for Vance Keel, who rushed for 127 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest reception was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another rusher making a difference was Connor Clifton, who rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Bear Grass Charter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Bear Grass Charter didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jykell Johnson.
Meanwhile, Pamlico County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 47-14 loss at the hands of Ayden - Grifton. The last quarter was a mere formality, since the game's final score was reached by the end of the third quarter.
Pamlico County's defeat came about despite a quality game from Vj Midgett, who rushed for 78 yards on only eight carries, and also picked up 35 receiving yards.
Bear Grass Charter now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Pamlico County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Bear Grass Charter has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 183 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Pamlico County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 231.7. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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