Winston-Salem Prep had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Eagles with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 20-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Phoenix as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Tim Smith threw for 60 yards while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Jace Covington was his top target, picking up 65 receiving yards. On the ground,
Gregory Cuthbertson rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries.
Despite the loss, Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy still got an impressive performance from Josiah Jones, who rushed for 150 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Winston-Salem Prep will head out to face off against Lake Norman Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Highland Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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