The Weldon Chargers are taking a road trip to face off against the KIPP P Pride at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Weldon has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while KIPP P will arrive with six straight wins.
Weldon's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Northampton County on Friday. They were dealt a 40-0 defeat at the hands of the Jaguars.
Meanwhile, KIPP P never let their opponents score on Friday. They claimed a resounding 38-0 victory over Northwest Halifax. The result was nothing new for the Pride, who have now won four games by 20 points or more so far this season.
KIPP P's win came from a few key players Weldon will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tamaues Person, who rushed for 101 yards and one TD on only 13 carries, and also picked up 39 receiving yards and one score. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making six total tackles. Derrian Shearin was in the mix as well, providing KIPP P with one touchdown.
KIPP P was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
One reason for the win was KIPP P's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Zachary Terry was the leader with two. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with seven. KIPP P received some extra help from Shearin, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
KIPP P's record is now 6-0. As for Weldon, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Weldon was dealt a bruising 58-28 defeat at the hands of KIPP P in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Chargers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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