Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-9. They were beaten by the North Stanly Comets 55-6. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 401st, while the Comets are ranked 197th).
As for North Stanly, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
North Stanly's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brady Lowder, who threw for 165 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also rushed for 30 yards. That's the most rushing yards Lowder has posted since back in August. Zay Dockery was another key back, rushing for 135 yards and one TD on only six carries.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy will take on rival Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, North Stanly is set to challenge their familiar foe Union Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 940 yards in their previous games.
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