West Henderson gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They strolled past the Newton-Conover Red Devils with points to spare, taking the game 51-33. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 38th, while the Red Devils are ranked 192nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Zane McCraw was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 211 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. Da'Zion Murray was another key rusher, rushing for 149 yards on only 13 carries.
Despite the defeat, Newton-Conover saw an underclassman step up: Amari Coulter threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt.
West Henderson will host Hendersonville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Newton-Conover, they will challenge Hickory at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Newton-Conover is looking for their season?s first win.
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