The T.W. Andrews Red Raiders traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina, to face the undefeated Ragsdale Tigers in a high‑stakes showdown that promised fireworks from the opening snap.
Key Moments
Both squads entered the contest with flawless records, yet the early going revealed a defensive stalemate as neither team could muster a first down, resulting in a series of three‑and‑outs that kept the scoreboard scoreless.
A pivotal moment arrived when Amario Armstrong Jr. intercepted a pass, giving Ragsdale a fleeting surge of momentum, but the Red Raiders quickly answered with a decisive drive.
Chavone Martin powered the offense with a 21‑yard rushing touchdown, followed by Kace Shaw’s two‑point conversion after a 59‑yard run, extending the lead to 14‑0 before the Tigers could respond.
Ragsdale got on the board when Matthew Dice broke free for a 55‑yard touchdown in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to 14‑7, but the Red Raiders’ defense, anchored by Jahven Truman’s interception that halted a second‑quarter drive, kept them in control.
The final blow came when Martin added a 21‑yard run and Shaw contributed a two‑point conversion, sealing a 20‑7 victory that pushed the Red Raiders to a 3‑0 start.
With the win securing their perfect record, the Red Raiders now set their sights on a road test against Ben L. Smith, while the Tigers, now 2‑1, prepare to travel to East Forsyth for their next challenge.