Avery County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 49-21 loss at the hands of the McDowell Titans. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Titans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
McDowell's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Danny Brown, who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, and also threw for 137 yards and a touchdown on only nine passes. The dominant performance gave Brown a new career-high in rushing yards. Jordan Barnett was another key rusher, rushing for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Avery County's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for McDowell, the win snapped their losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Avery County will look to defend their home field on Friday against Rosman at 7:30 p.m. As for McDowell, they will face off against T.C. Roberson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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