Varsity Football

After a tough loss at home last week, our Warriors were looking for redemption as they traveled to Fayetteville to take on Berean Baptist Academy on Friday, Sept. 13th.  The offense made its mark early and often, with Junior QB Spence Saik leading the charge. Saik connected with Senior Hutch Marshall for a touchdown in the 1st quarter, and a solid ground game from Ben Young III (Junior), Grant Simpson (Sophomore), and Saik kept the momentum going. Sophomore Gabe Smith added to our rushing yards with several key carries.  On the defensive side, our Seniors Jake Zhou and Jake Stickney, along with Juniors Luke Deihl, Connor Crenshaw, Braylon Young, and Sophomore Grant Simpson, played exceptionally well, fortifying our defense throughout the game.  In the 2nd half, Freshman QB Matthew Palmer, along with OL/DL Luke Fletcher, Grady Edwards, James Vinson, and Julius Smith, ensured we maintained our lead with strong performances. Palmer had a crucial 20+ yard run late in the 3rd quarter, securing a key first down.  Senior Mason 'Cash' Kash also made his mark with an extra point and a touchdown run, while Sophomore Grayson Welsh added to the score.  It was a great all around team effort.  The Warriors are in action again for Homecoming on Friday, Sept. 20th when they host Halifax Academy.  Come out and support your Warriors.  Tip-off is at 7:00pm.

Our Varsity Football Team traveled to Merry Hill, North Carolina to take on Lawrence Academy.  Although the weather was bad, the Warriors loaded up and hit the road. After a weather delay and trailing 14-6 at halftime, the Warriors surged in the second half. Junior Benjamin Young III made a spectacular play by returning the opening kickoff of the 2^nd half 86 yards for a touchdown, while Junior Spence Saik added two more touchdowns in the 2^nd half to secure a 26-20 victory. The first half saw the game, and the Warriors' offense, stalled by the weather, with the lone score coming from a beautiful catch by Junior McCauley Steele on a pass from Junior Gavin Hitmar. The game was a hard-fought battle, particularly in the trenches, and we owe a big thanks to Seniors Jake Stickney and Julius Smith, Juniors Connor Crenshaw and Luke Fletcher, and Sophomores James Vinson, Gabe Smith, and Grant Simpson.  "These young men have shown incredible toughness and determination. Not only have they competed with heart and grit, but they’ve also demonstrated remarkable resilience by coming back to win each game after being down at halftime. That’s the kind of spirit that truly makes a difference on the field." - Coach Young    The Warriors will be in action again on Friday, September 6th at 7:00pm when they host Arendell Parrott Academy.  

​​Our Varsity Football Team hosted Pungo Christian Academy on Friday, August 23rd. The Warriors were anxious to get there season started and to have a good showing in front of the home crowd. Our Warriors offense attack was balanced and wore the Pungo defensive unit down. Junior Gavin HItmar did a very good job running the team at the QB position. He was able to make some wonderful passes to Senior Hutch Marshall and Junior McCauley Steele. The Warriors running game was led my Junior Ben Young III who was guided by a stout performance from his offensive line of Senior Julius Smith, Juniors Grady Edwards and Connor Crenshaw, and Sophomore James Vinson and Gabe Smith. Defensively the Warriors only allowed 14 points which all came in the first half. The Warriors were able to hone in and band together to pitch a complete shutout in the second half of action. The Warriors tough defense was led by Senior DE Jake Stickney, Junior McCauley Steele, and Sophomore Grant Simpson. The Warriors travel to Lawrence Academy on Friday, August 30th for another tough matchup.