Smithfield-Selma extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-8. They were beaten by the Fuquay - Varina Bengals 51-0. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 283rd, while the Bengals are ranked 125th).
Noah Jeter threw for 33 yards on three of seven attempts.
As for Fuquay - Varina, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Fuquay - Varina's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Matthew Ziglar led the charge by rushing for 39 yards and two TDs, while also catching one score. Those two rushing touchdowns gave Ziglar a new career-high. Ben Cole was another key passer, throwing for 79 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Smithfield-Selma will face off against rival Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Fuquay - Varina is set to challenge their familiar foe South Garner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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