It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Corinth Holders ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Fuquay - Varina Bengals 22-21. For the Pirates, this counts as revenge for the 24-13 loss the Bengals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Jaylon Holder continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory was the third in a row for Corinth Holders, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. As for Fuquay - Varina, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Corinth Holders will square off against Clayton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Clayton is on a three-game streak of home wins, Corinth Holders a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Fuquay - Varina, they will take on Garner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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