Greyhounds
| 09/19/25 @ West Stokes | 35-7 |
| 09/12/25 vs Alexander Central | 27-14 |
| 09/05/25 vs Hopewell | 24-21 |
| 08/29/25 @ West Mecklenburg | 26-6 |
| 08/22/25 @ East Surry | 48-20 |
Statesville put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 35-7 win over the West Stokes Wildcats. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Greyhounds' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 66th, while the Wildcats are ranked 252nd).
Statesville's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaikoda Harrington, who rushed for 87 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries, and also threw for 54 yards and one TD. Blake Terry was another key rusher, rushing for 77 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Statesville, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Chance Taylor, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Statesville's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for West Stokes, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Statesville and West Stokes will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Greyhounds see the field they'll take on Lake Norman at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for West Stokes, their break will end when they face Forbush at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
