Western Harnett hasn't had much luck against Terry Sanford recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Western Harnett Eagles will be playing at home against the Terry Sanford Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
Western Harnett is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They took a 14-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Westover.
Western Harnett's defeat came about despite a quality game from Savion James, who rushed for 98 yards, and also picked up 40 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards James has posted since back in August.
Even though they lost, Western Harnett was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Terry Sanford came tearing into Friday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 28 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by the Golden Bulls to the tune of 35-8. Considering the Bulldogs have won five matches by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jacob Moore was his usual excellent self, rushing for 50 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Washington was another key player, rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Western Harnett's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Terry Sanford, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Western Harnett has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Terry Sanford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 224.9. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Western Harnett was dealt a bruising 55-0 defeat at the hands of Terry Sanford when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Western Harnett, Kenyon Slaughter-Keen (who rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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