Catawba Ridge couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 47-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chapin Eagles on Friday. The Copperheads' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it ten in a row dating back to last season.
Catawba Ridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braylen Burgis, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. CJ Couch was another key passer, throwing for 336 yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Catawba Ridge was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 526 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chapin only gained 436.
Brady Albro was nothing short of spectacular for Chapin: he threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Martin, who gained 199 total yards and two touchdowns.
Catawba Ridge will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against East Gaston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Catawba Ridge focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Chapin, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against A.C. Flora at 7:30 p.m.
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