Battery Creek is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will take on the North Charleston Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Battery Creek will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Whale Branch, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Dolphins took down the Warriors 28-14 on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, North Charleston entered their tilt with Stall last Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Warriors with points to spare, taking the game 42-26.
Battery Creek better keep an eye on CJ Furby. He was instrumental in North Charleston's win, throwing for 220 yards and three TDs on only 18 passes, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground.
North Charleston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to North Charleston's defense and their three sacks. Cedric Burkes was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. Burkes is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least eight every time he's taken the field this season.
Battery Creek's record is now 2-4. As for North Charleston, their record now sits at 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Battery Creek against North Charleston in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 48-17 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dolphins since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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