The Sallie B. Howard Eagles will challenge the Washington County Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sallie B. Howard has given up an average of 26 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 64-10, which was the final score in Sallie B. Howard's tilt against Wilson Prep on Friday. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Sallie B. Howard saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Donnell Ricks rushed for 97 yards and one TD. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 50 yards.
Meanwhile, after only six points in their last matchup, Washington County made sure to put some points up on the board against North Edgecombe on Friday. The Panthers walked away with a 34-22 win over the Warriors.
Washington County's win came from a few key players Sallie B. Howard will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ishawn Fuller, who picked up 123 receiving yards and three scores. Those 123 receiving yards gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Keitrell Sutton, who threw for 175 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Washington County is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 28.8 points over those games. As for Sallie B. Howard, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
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