Mount Tabor played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 48-28 to the Lake Norman Wildcats. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-0.
Mount Tabor's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ameche Thompson, who picked up 95 receiving yards and three TDs. Jock Hunder was another key back, gaining 148 total yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Mount Tabor's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Trey Cutler was especially locked on to Lake Norman's QB and sacked him twice.
Allen Jones had a dynamite game For Lake Norman., rushing for 139 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries. Jones showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 65 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Craft, who threw for 166 yards and one TD on only 15 passes.
Mount Tabor's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lake Norman, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Mount Tabor will head out to take on Page at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lake Norman, they will host West Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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