New Bern had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 33 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over the Havelock Rams. The Bears have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rams, too.
New Bern's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jussan Wiggins, who picked up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. New Bern also got help from Ivion Smith, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
New Bern's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Javon Wesley and Wiggins. Amari Reddick was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles.
Despite the loss, Havelock still got an impressive performance from Jaylen Hewitt, who rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 230 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt. Jalen Morgan also helped out as he racked up 105 receiving yards.
New Bern's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Havelock, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
New Bern didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 34-24 loss vs. Jacksonville on the 26th. Havelock has also already played their next contest, a 47-23 victory against Tarboro on the 26th.
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