The Vernon Vikings will take on the High Point Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vernon's defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so High Point's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Vernon is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Sparta just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They lost to the Spartans on the road by a 30-13 margin.
Vernon's loss came about despite a quality game from Joshua Jean, who picked up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown. Jean's longest reception was for an incredible 79 yards.
Meanwhile, High Point entered their contest against Newton on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. High Point fell to Newton 36-32. The Wildcats have struggled against the Braves recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jerron Martress, who rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 113 rushing yards dating back to last season. John Elko was another key player, rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for High Point, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Vernon took their victory against High Point in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 38-13. In that game, Vernon amassed a halftime lead of 31-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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