Topsail had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it seven. They took a blow against the Jacksonville Cardinals, falling 46-6. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 264th, while the Cardinals are ranked 45th).
Special teams was responsible for all of the team's points. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Damarion Smith, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
As for Jacksonville, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 45.7 points this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Jacksonville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Amari Pearson, who rushed for 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries. Another back making a difference was Amaree Betton, who rushed for 56 yards and two TDs on only six carries.
Topsail wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 24-6 loss against Ashley on the 19th. As for Jacksonville, they have also already played their next contest, a 35-24 victory against East Duplin on the 19th.
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