Friday just wasn't the day for Bunn's offense. They came up short against the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets on Friday, falling 24-0. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Yellowjackets: they've now lost five in a row.
It was another big night for Bobby Hawkins Jr, who rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 62 receiving yards and a touchdown for Roanoke Rapids. Hawkins Jr is becoming a predictor of Roanoke Rapids' success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
Bunn's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Roanoke Rapids, they moved to 6-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bunn will square off against Louisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Roanoke Rapids, they will face off against Nash Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nash Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31 points per game this season.
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