Kinston lost against James Kenan back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Kinston Vikings fell just short of the James Kenan Tigers by a score of 28-25. The defeat continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost four in a row.
Kinston's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Tyreek Copper, who picked up 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Tyler Jones, who threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
Kinston wouldn't let James Kenan keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Kinston can thank Jemorris Poole and Antwain Jones for forcing both of them.
The defeat snapped Kinston's winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-3 record. As for James Kenan, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kinston will venture away from home to face off against Wallace-Rose Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kinston is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.1 points per game this season. As for James Kenan, they will head out to square off against North Lenoir at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. James Kenan is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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