It was fun while it lasted, but SouthWest Edgecombe's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Saturday. They took a 27-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tarboro Vikings. The loss continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now lost nine in a row.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Caiden Everette and he. Everette rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries while he rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Cole Craddock made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Having lost for the first time this season, SouthWest Edgecombe fell to 3-1. As for Tarboro, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. SouthWest Edgecombe will host Farmville Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Farmville Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something SouthWest Edgecombe surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tarboro, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Havelock at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th.
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