Top 3: Northside shines on both sides of ball in win

Published 11:35 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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Northside went out of Beaufort County last Friday to pick up its second win of the season and end a two-game losing streak.

The Panthers held off previously unbeaten Perquimans, 25-22. The other Beaufort County teams were not as fortunate as Washington fell to Kinston, 12-6, while Southside dropped a 47-8 decision to Martin County. Pungo Christian’s game at Community Christian out of Wilson was postponed Monday due to rain. A make-up date has not been announced.

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

No. 1: Sincere Columbus, Northside: Rushed for 139 yards and a 12-yard touchdown.

No. 2: Zy’Marian O’Neal, Northside: 6 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, one for a 48-yard touchdown.

No. 3: Keondrick Melton, Washington: Rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries. His touchdown covered a yard and tied the game with Kinston at 6-6 with 10:01 left.

Other top contributors

  • Calek Smaw, Washington: 10 tackles, 3 for loss, pass breakup.
  • Gabe Davis, Washington: 8 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup.
  • Malachi Moore, Northside: 103 yards rushing and a 17-yard touchdown run.
  • Holden Boykin, Northside: 8 tackles and an interception.
  • Max Vansant, Northside: 66 yards rushing and a 27-yard touchdown along with six tackles.
  • MyQuan Clark, Southside: Had 169 all-purpose yards (56 rush, 52 kick returns, 61 punt returns)
  • Isiah Knight, Teddrick Minor, Javonn McCall and Ryan Lewis, Southside: Finished with 147 yards rushing and a touchdown by Lewis.