Southport’s opening game against Roncalli ended in a 20 point loss, Friday Aug. 22. In the first quarter, Southport tied the game up at 7-7. Fans were roaring in the tightly packed stands of Southport High. It was three fumbles by the Cardinals and two long passes thrown by Roncalli for first downs that made the difference in the game.
“The stats were even. It was just those things that made the difference in the game. Both teams were tough, but we are in better shape. We could have pulled it out, if we didn’t have so many mistakes in the beginning,” said head coach, Bill Peebles.
The game ended with 27-7 loss for the Cardinals. Junior Joe Gilliam had the best defense of the game. While seniors Nick Turner and Triston Crowe played a great game. Turner had an all around good game himself. Meanwhile, Crowe had great catches and blocks.
“I would say that this was Nick Turner’s best game,” said Peebles.
By: Krystel Sloan
Southport News Bureau
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