On ThursdayCharlotte Latin's undefeated season almost came to an end. They skirted past the Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers 20-17. For the Hawks, this counts as revenge for the 21-7 loss the Buccaneers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Charlotte Latin's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carson Clutter, who rushed for 157 yards while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Clutter a new career-high in rushing yards. Joe McGirt did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 98 receiving yards.
Charlotte Latin wouldn't let Charlotte Country Day School keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Charlotte Latin can thank Gavin Provencher and Will Morton for forcing both of them.
Charlotte Country Day School's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sam Jacobson, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Jacobson posted at least 118 rushing yards in the third games prior. Khalel Wright was another key player, throwing for 148 yards and a touchdown.
Charlotte Latin's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Charlotte Country Day School, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlotte Latin will host Charlotte Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Charlotte Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.2 points per game this season. As for Charlotte Country Day School, they will welcome Metrolina Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Metrolina Christian Academy also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averged 26.5 points per game.
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