This Saturday, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 2A State Championship will feature an electrifying match between Clinton High School and Reidsville High School at Carter-Finley Stadium. The game is set to kick off at 3 p.m.
Clinton and Reidsville, separated by just 158 miles, are the closest schools facing each other this week. Carter-Finley Stadium, the venue for the championship, is conveniently located 87 miles from Reidsville and 75 miles from Clinton.
Road to the Championship
Reidsville, the West No. 1 seed, hosted No. 7 Shelby in the Regional Final and emerged victorious with a 49-14 win, thanks to five touchdown passes from quarterback Al Lee. The Rams have an impressive record in Regional Finals, with 11 wins in 16 appearances since 1972. This year marks their seventh state championship game in the last eight years.
On the other hand, East No. 1 seed Clinton hosted No. 2 seed Northeastern in their Regional Final and secured a 36-22 win, led by Amaris Williams’ four rushing touchdowns. The Dark Horses have also had a strong showing in Regional Finals, with 11 wins in 17 appearances since 1972.
Season Performance
Clinton has had an undefeated season with a 15-0 overall record, including a perfect 5-0 in conference play. They have scored a total of 770 points while allowing only 203. Reidsville has also had a strong season with a 14-1 overall record and a perfect 6-0 in conference play. They have scored a total of 621 points while allowing 200.
Team Stats
Clinton has averaged 266.5 rushing yards and 129.4 passing yards per game, for a total of 395.9 yards. They have also averaged 33.4 tackles and 1.9 sacks per game, with an average of 39.7 points per game.
Reidsville, on the other hand, has averaged 153.7 rushing yards and 241.3 passing yards per game, for a total of 395.1 yards. They have averaged a whopping 79.9 tackles and 1.7 sacks per game, with an average of 41.1 points per game.
Key Players
For Clinton, Josiah Robinson has been a key player, averaging 98.8 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Nydarion Blackwell has averaged 139.4 passing yards and 143.9 total yards per game. On the defensive side, Jayden Williams has averaged 5.3 tackles per game, and Amaris Williams has averaged 1.0 sacks per game. Josiah MClaurin has been a significant contributor to the team’s scoring, averaging 18.2 points per game.
For Reidsville, Jariel Cobb has been a standout player, averaging 82.2 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Al Lee has averaged 231.1 passing yards and 246.9 total yards per game. On the defensive side, Paul Widerman has averaged 11.2 tackles per game, and Kendre Harrison has averaged 0.6 sacks per game. Jariel Cobb has also contributed significantly to the team’s scoring, averaging 8.3 points per game.
With both teams having had strong seasons and boasting key players who have performed exceptionally well, this week’s NCHSAA 2A State Championship game promises to be an exciting and closely contested match. Don’t miss it!
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