South Columbus had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 27-21 victory over the Swansboro Pirates on Friday.
South Columbus' defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Shiroski Myers, Davion Williams, and William Dove, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Swansboro's side was Rylan Norris, who made 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagged an interception.
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kevin Till, who threw for 323 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt. Carmello Beasley also helped out as he racked up 176 receiving yards.
Looking ahead, South Columbus will take on West Columbus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Swansboro, they will face off against Pamlico County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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