North Edgecombe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 54-0 loss at the hands of the Wilson Prep Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 44-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
A big part of Wilson Prep's win came down to the chemistry between Travon Usher and his top target Ethan Nelson. Usher threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns on only six passes while Nelson rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Nelson's longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
North Edgecombe's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Wilson Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
North Edgecombe will be playing at home against Rocky Mount Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Edgecombe is facing Rocky Mount Prep at the right time seeing as Rocky Mount Prep is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Wilson Prep, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northwest Halifax at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wilson Prep will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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