The SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Wilson Prep Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. SouthWest Edgecombe's defense has only allowed 5.5 points per game this season, so Wilson Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
SouthWest Edgecombe will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against North Lenoir on Friday. The Cougars blew past the Hawks, posting a 43-0 victory. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Wilson Prep took on Farmville Central on Friday. The Tigers strolled past the Jaguars with points to spare, taking the game 38-21.
SouthWest Edgecombe better keep an eye on Travon Usher. He was instrumental in Wilson Prep's win, rushing for 104 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, while also throwing for 90 yards and one TD. They also got help from Tyquan Whitaker, who showed off his sure hands for 90 receiving yards.
Wilson Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 296 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 184 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Wilson Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ethan Nelson and Whitaker. Nelson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Wilson Prep's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
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