Wilson Prep and Tarboro squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Wilson Prep had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 59-6 loss at the hands of the Tarboro Vikings. The Tigers were red-hot offensively headed into the matchup (they scored no less than 31 points in the ten games prior) but the Vikings' defense proved too tough.
It was another big night for Kamerin McDowell-Moore, who rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also picked up 53 receiving yards and one touchdown for Tarboro. McDowell-Moore's longest reception was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Caiden Everette was another key back, rushing for 55 yards and two touchdowns.
Wilson Prep's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-2. As for Tarboro, they pushed their record up to 13-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home.
Wilson Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Tarboro and Corvian Community will compete for holiday cheer at 3:00 p.m. on December 21st. Corvian Community will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Tarboro surely won't give up without a fight.
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