If Pasquotank County was feeling good fresh off their 36-0 takedown of Camden County two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers and the Hertford County Bears were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Panthers suffered a 26-25 loss. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Pasquotank County lost, don't look at Jayon Harris. Despite the final result, he rushed for 90 yards and one touchdown. Harris got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 86 yards. Datravion Simpson got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Pasquotank County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kendrick Sylvester and Tyrell Williams.
Hertford County was led to victory by Ayden Everette and Jalen Burnell. Everette rushed for 138 yards and a pair of TDs, while Burnell picked up 83 receiving yards and one score. Everette also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because the Bears are undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Having lost for the first time this season, Pasquotank County fell to 5-1. As for Hertford County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Pasquotank County is set to face off against their familiar foe Martin County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Panthers 7.7, the Gators 11.5) so any points scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Hertford County will take on rival Currituck County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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