Washington County lost against Gates County back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Washington County Panthers took a 24-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gates County Red Barons. The Panthers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row.
Zedakiah Simpson threw for 146 yards and a touchdown.
Brandon Carter was his top target, picking up 87 receiving yards. On the ground,
Ja Quay Brown made seven total tackles.
Washington County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Gates County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Washington County's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bertie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington County is facing Bertie at the right time seeing as Bertie is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Gates County, they will square off against Tarboro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tarboro is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 46.2 points per game this season.
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