South Columbus proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 64) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 25-22 win over the East Bladen Eagles. For the Stallions, this counts as revenge for the 40-15 defeat the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
South Columbus wouldn't let East Bladen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. South Columbus can thank Shiroski Myers and Rush Blackwell for forcing all of them.
East Bladen lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Kewone Maynor, who rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Another receiver making a difference was Malikah Moore, who picked up 128 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
South Columbus' victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for East Bladen, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Columbus will take on Pender at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Bladen, their road trip will continue as they head out to face East Columbus at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. East Bladen is facing East Columbus at the right time seeing as East Columbus is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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