Fike extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 2-5. They received a blow as they fell 68-54 to the Southern Nash Firebirds. While losing is never fun, the Golden Demons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 227th, while the Firebirds are ranked 113th).
When it comes to explaining why Fike lost, don't look at Sam Finch. Despite the final result, he threw for 401 yards and six touchdowns, and also rushed for 115 yards and a pair of scores on only 15 carries. Demari Lewis was in the mix as well, providing the Golden Demons with two TDs.
As for Southern Nash, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Southern Nash to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jaden Hartsfield, who rushed for 174 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. Camron Lyons was another key player, gaining 191 total yards and three touchdowns.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fike will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Southern Wayne at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. As for Southern Nash, they will head out to square off against Hunt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Firebirds will need to watch out since the Warriors have now posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.
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