Roanoke Rapids has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They were dealt a 54-7 loss at the hands of the Southern Nash Firebirds. The game marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Roanoke Rapids lost, don't look at Bobby Hawkins Jr. Despite the final result, he picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 48 yards.
The defeat snapped Roanoke Rapids' winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-1 record. As for Southern Nash, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Roanoke Rapids will venture away from home to challenge Northern Nash at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Northern Nash's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Southern Nash, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bunn at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th.
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