Southern Nash is 4-0 against Roanoke Rapids since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Southern Nash Firebirds will head out on the road to take on the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are still undefeated after five-games, but that won't be the case come Thursday.
Last Friday, it was close, but Southern Nash sidestepped Nash Central for a 28-25 win.
Southern Nash was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 235 rushing yards in 17 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Roanoke Rapids had just enough and edged Franklinton out 10-7 on Friday. The ten-point effort marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Roanoke Rapids' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of De?Majay Williams and Tevin Nowell. Nowell is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last ten games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Franklinton's side was Edward Armstrong, who picked up two sacks and made five total tackles.
Southern Nash's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Roanoke Rapids, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-0.
Thursday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Southern Nash has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 355.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Roanoke Rapids struggles in that department as they've been averaging 220.8. It's looking like Thursday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Southern Nash against Roanoke Rapids when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 55-8 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Southern Nash since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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