A win for Carver just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Corvian Community Cardinals, falling 53-24. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 290th, while the Cardinals are ranked 109th).
When it comes to explaining why Carver lost, don't look at Quinton Stone. Despite the final result, he rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Nasir Conrad got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Cam Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 148 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 42 receiving yards for Corvian Community. With that strong performance, Johnson is now averaging an impressive 103.9 rushing yards per game.
Carver is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. As for Corvian Community, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Carver wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 28-26 win against Pine Lake Prep on the 18th. Corvian Community has also already played their next game, a 47-7 victory against Community School of Davidson on the 18th.
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