Red Springs couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 40-14 to the Douglas Byrd Eagles on Friday. The match was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Red Devils couldn't quite close it out.
Despite the loss, Red Springs still got an impressive performance from Jakelsin Mack, who rushed for 182 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry.
Justin Richardson had a dynamite game for Douglas Byrd, rushing for 180 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Pope, who rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown.
Red Springs will head out to square off against Gray's Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Red Springs is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Douglas Byrd, they will take on E.E. Smith at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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