North Carolina high school football: Gastonia, Shelby-area Week 1 roundup
After a summer of anticipation, the 2022 high school football season is finally here.
Here's a look at Week 1 in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties.
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Ashbrook 46, Concord 12
Ashbrook scored in all three facets — offense, defense and special teams — as it opened the season with a win. Jamir Fox rushed for a touchdown and caught another for a score. Carmelo Bess returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown, along with running for an 85-yard touchdown. Quarterback Will Miller threw two touchdowns passes. The Green Wave also returned two interceptions for scores.
Bunker Hill 47, Stuart Cramer 35
Justin Rocquemore completed 17-of-28 passes for three touchdowns, along with rushing for 123 yards and another score, but it wasn’t enough to overcome three interceptions in a loss to Bunker Hill. Hunter Dye and Tyler Ward were on the receiving end of Rocquemore touchdown passes.
Burns 42, Forestview 0
Ben Mauney threw five touchdown passes as Burns rolled to a win. Two of the scoring tosses went to Graham Warlick, with Ryan Thompson, Kamari Surratt and Jeremiah Norris also reaching the end zone. Norris also had a 44-yard scoring run.
Carolina Bearcats 20, Highland Tech 6
Highland Tech was no match for Carolina in its 2022 debut.
Cherryville 14, Avery County 0
Cherryville’s defense scored, registering a safety and a Collin Huss interception return for a touchdown. Kam Bolin also rushed for a touchdown.
Community School of Davidson 52, Bessemer City 6
A 23-yard touchdown reception by Randall Pettus was the lone bright spot for Bessemer City.
Crest 40, Freedom 22
Crest got the Jim Sosebee era off to a good start, winning on the road in Morganton. Ny’Tavious Huskey threw three touchdown passes — each to wideout Javarius Green — and rushed for another. Aiden Carson also rushed for two touchdowns.
East Gaston 28, North Gaston 8
East Gaston won its third straight over rival North Gaston. Nehemiah Stovall and Ben Summey each rushed for a touchdown, with quarterback Trent Sherrill connecting with John Michael Green for another. The Warriors also returned a North Gaston pass for a touchdown.
J.J. Gordon was credited with North Gaston’s lone touchdown, tacking on the two-point conversion moments later.
East Lincoln 36, Hibriten 8
The Mustangs rolled in their season opener against Hibriten.
Hickory Ridge 45, Hunter Huss 0
Hunter Huss was unable to keep up with Hickory Ridge in its opener.
South Point 28, Lincolnton 13
Cam Medlock rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns, helping South Point to a win in its 2022 debut. Harrison McKinney also ran for a touchdown, part of a Red Raider rushing attack that racked up 304 yards. South Point’s defense was equally impressive, yielding 182 yards to Lincolnton. Defensive back Jaquis Rumph intercepted two passes.
Khamoni Heath and Andre Bost rushed for Lincolnton’s touchdowns.
West Lincoln 33, North Lincoln 14
Mason Avery rushed for 217 yards and four touchdowns, adding a fumble recovery for another score in the Rebels’ win. Jaylin Winnex also rushed for 168 yards on 17 carries. J.J. Ponder led West Lincoln with eight solo tackles.
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Get ready for kickoff
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Questions, anyone?: Our 20 biggest high school football questions for Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln in 2022
You can reach Joe Hughes at 704-914-8138, email jhughes@gastongazette.com and follow on Twitter @JoeLHughesII.
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