There's no place like home for Southeast Raleigh, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They snuck past the Corinth Holders Pirates with a 27-21 win on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Southeast Raleigh was led to victory by Damonte Garner and Ty Powell. Garner gained 163 total yards and two touchdowns, while Powell threw for 197 yards and a touchdown. What's more, Garner also racked up 121 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September of 2023.
Southeast Raleigh was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corinth Holders only rushed for 69.
Southeast Raleigh wouldn't let Corinth Holders keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Keysaun Eleazer was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. Eleazer is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
When it comes to explaining why Corinth Holders lost, don't look at Ilijah Linder. Despite the final result, he picked up 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Linder was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 63 yards. Carter Lawson also helped out with an impressive 95 receiving yards.
The victory snapped Southeast Raleigh's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-3 record. As for Corinth Holders, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 6-3.
Southeast Raleigh wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 21-13 win against South Garner on the 1st. As for Corinth Holders, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-27 defeat against Garner on the 1st.
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