Reagan stifles Reidsville, fingers the Rams’ their first shutout in 394 video games

PFAFFTOWN, N.C. — Displaying an environment friendly, balanced offense and a stifling protection, the Reagan Raiders ran away from the Reidsville Rams in a 35-0 house victory Friday evening.

Reidsville held the longest N.C. file of not getting shutout (394 consecutive video games) and video games the place they scored double figures (133 straight). Both had been snapped.

After scoring solely seven factors in a tough fought victory over Oak Grove final Friday, the Raiders discovered their offensive rhythm and scored touchdowns on 5 of their seven possessions within the recreation.

Sophomore working again John Evans Jr. continued his excellent season as he rushed for 3 touchdowns on runs of three, 43, and 65 yards whereas Jacob Smith, Reagan’s junior quarterback, confirmed why he’s a prized recruit of N. C. State with touchdowns throws of 23 and 51 yards.

And whereas these gamers had been the offensive leaders, the powerful protection of the Raiders earned its second shutout in three video games of this season with a powerful efficiency.

Reagan scored on its first possession of the sport when with 3:36 remaining within the preliminary quarter, Smith related with extensive receiver Elijah Davis on a 23-yard toss. Conner Stone kicked the primary of his 5 profitable PATs to provide the Raiders a 7-0 lead.

Just 31 seconds previous to halftime, the house workforce struck once more with Evans Jr. reaching the top zone on a 3-yard scamper which supplied the Raiders a 14-0 lead going into the halftime break.

The second half was extra of the identical because the Rams had been unable to generate any critical offensive threats whereas the Raiders continued to maneuver down the sphere mixing the run and move.

Reagan scored its first landing of the second half with Evans Jr. dashing 43 yards by means of the Ram protection with 4:20 left within the third interval. After Raiders defensive again Jonathan Long intercepted a Reidsville move on the next possession, Evans Jr. outraced the Ram protection down the sideline for a 65-yard rating which extinguished any ideas of a Ram comeback.

Early within the fourth quarter the Raiders tacked on its last rating when Smith discovered wideout Carson Bowman on a 51-yard move play. To its credit score, Reidsville refused to stop and executed one last drive which ended with the Rams contained in the Reagan 10-yard line because the clock expired.

Reagan coach Josh McGee was very pleased with the progress his workforce confirmed tonight, particularly on the offensive aspect of the ball. He is searching for continued enchancment as his workforce hosts a tricky Northern Guilford squad subsequent Friday. Meanwhile, Reidsville will look to bounce again towards Eastern Guilford.

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