E.E. Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 35-12 to the Harnett Central Trojans. While losing is never fun, the Golden Bulls can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 306th, while the Trojans are ranked 144th).
Harnett Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Koby Howard, who threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Howard is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Landon Culbreth was Howard's top target, picking up 58 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
E.E. Smith's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Harnett Central, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
E.E. Smith will take on Pine Forest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Harnett Central, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Terry Sanford at 7:00 p.m. Terry Sanford will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Harnett Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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