Southside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were dealt a 47-8 loss at the hands of the Martin County Gators. The Seahawks were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Martin County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jysen Shepherd, who threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes. Jah Sheppard helped Shepherd out on the ground, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries.
Southside's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Martin County, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southside will face off against Gates County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gates County's defense has only allowed 9.8 points per game this season, so Southside's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Martin County, they will head out to face off against Bertie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Martin County knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Bertie likes a good challenge.
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