The Orangeburg-Wilkinson Bruins can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Lower Richland 22-21. The victory was just what Orangeburg-Wilkinson needed coming off of a 48-14 loss in their prior contest.
Despite the loss, Lower Richland still got an impressive performance from Lamarion Pearson, who rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.6 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown.
Orangeburg-Wilkinson's victory bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Lower Richland, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road (dating back to last season), which dropped their overall record down to 2-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orangeburg-Wilkinson will challenge Swansea at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Swansea comes in on a streak of failing to score more than seven points in their last five games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse. As for Lower Richland, they will head out on the road to face off against Dreher at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
