Top 3: Washington duo play big roles in team’s win

Published 9:58 pm Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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Washington’s football team went out of the county for its first win of the season last Friday.

The Pam Pack got some top performances from several players in a 41-28 win over Pamlico County. Pungo Christian Academy also won on the road, beating Mattamuskeet 50-14, while Northside beat Rosewood, 31-14. Southside went to Gates County and dropped a 12-7 decision.

Below are the top performances from the area for the week.

No. 1: Evan Makepeace, Washington: Was 4-for-9 passing for 125 yards and three touchdowns. He also had five carries for 10 yards.

No. 2: Keondrick Melton, Washington: Rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. He also had 3.5 tackles.

No. 3: Sincere Columbus, Northside: Rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Also had four tackles.

Other top contributors

  • Carr Eagles, Pungo Christian: 145 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 12 carries. He was also 9-for-12 passing for 217 yards and four touchdowns (60, 62, 42 and 52 yards).
  • Max Vansant, Northside: Four catches for 26 yards and a touchdown receiving, seven carries for 29 yards and five tackles with two interceptions on defense.
  • Anderson Thomas, Washington: 2 catches for 74 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed five times for 53 yards.
  • Parker Bird, Pungo Christian: 14 tackles, two for loss, two forced fumbles, a sack and a 60-yard touchdown catch.
  • MyQuan Clark, Southside: Rushed for 78 yards on 15 carries on offense and 3.5 tackles on defense.
  • Zy’Marian O’Neal, Northside: Had nine tackles.
  • Jackson Walker, Pungo Christian: 10 tackles, 5 quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and a sack.
  • Malaci Moore, Northside: Six tackles, fumble recovery and an interception.
  • Gabe Davis, Washington: Had nine tackles, one for loss.
  • Tamari Moore and JaVonn McCall, Southside: Had 7 tackles each.
  • Trexler Gray, Northside: Eight tackles, one for loss.