Mount Olive is 0-10 against Lumberton since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Mount Olive Pirates will welcome the Lumberton Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Mount Olive is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against Resurrection Catholic, falling 40-14. One positive for the Pirates, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite the defeat, Mount Olive saw an underclassman step up: Edward Baggett threw for 177 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes.
Meanwhile, Lumberton entered their match against Wesson on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Lumberton fell 21-14 to Wesson. The matchup was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Panthers couldn't quite close it out.
Mount Olive's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Lumberton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Mount Olive was taken down by Lumberton 43-6 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Mount Olive have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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