Red Springs won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were dealt a 46-8 defeat at the hands of the Midway Raiders. The Red Devils haven't had much luck with the Raiders recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Jakelsin Mack and Taquan (TJ) Ellerbe certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Mack rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while Ellerbe picked up 110 receiving yards.
Red Springs' loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Midway, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Red Springs will face off against West Bladen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Midway, they will square off against St. Pauls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (St. Pauls has won four straight at home, while Midway won five straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
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